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fished by the Ukrainian National Association inc.. a fraternal non-profit association! Шrainian Weekl v vol. LVIII No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER іб, 1990 50 cents 40,000 in Lviv attend rally of Ukrainian Youth for Christ Lviv - An estimated 40,000 Ukrai– A greeting from Pope John Paul 11 nian Catholic youth from throughout was read by a representative from the Ukraine braved rain and gathered in vatican Secretary of State. A greeting Lviv on Saturday, September 8, to from Cardinal Lubachivsky also was participate in the first "Youth for read. Christ" rally held in Ukraine since 1933, A program of evangelization was led reported the press office of the Ukrai– by the Rev. Andriy Chirovsky of the nian Catholic Church based in Rome. Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky lnsti– The rally, titled "Seeking Christ" was tute in Ottawa. He was assisted by two sponsored by the Ukrainian Catholic of the rally organizers, Borys Gudziak Church, which had been banned since and the Rev. Peter Galadza. its forced liquidation by the Soviet The crowd of 40,000 then together government in 1946. The Church, which renewed their baptismal vows. The rally existed in the underground since that concluded with a candlelight proces– time, has begun functioning openly in sion from the stadium to the Cathedral the last year. of St. George. The Sunday program, which was part The "Week of Christian Culture" of a "Week of Christian Culture" in began September 6. Within the first Lviv began at 2 p.m. with procession few days of the observance, an esti– from the Cathedral of St. George, the mated 25,000 youths have participated Church of the Transfiguration and St. in the various programs held in Lviv Onufrius Church to the Ukraina Sta– and surrounding villages. dium. At the stadium, a pontifical The observance was organized by the divine liturgy, a program of evangeli– "Youth for Christ" committees in zation and a renewal of baptismal vows Ukraine and North America. Chair- were held. persons are Lesya Krypiakevych (U– Archbishop volodymyr Sterniuk, the kraine) and Mr. Gudziak (North Ame– official representative in Lviv of Cardi– rica). Four deputies of Lviv City Coun– nal Myroslav ivan Lubachivsky, the cil are also members of the Lviv or– Rome-based head of the Ukrainian ganizing committee. The Lviv gathering Catholic Church, celebrated divine focused on providing the youths and liturgy. young adults of Ukraine with an oppor– He was joined by Bishops Sofron tunity to more fully experience spiritual Dmyterko, Filemon Kurchaba, Julian life and Ukrainian Christian tradition. voronovsky, lvan Margitych and This is the first public youth rally to Mykhailo Sapryha from Ukraine, as be organized in the Soviet Union and well as Bishop Andriy Sapelak from the the first to be sponsored by the Ukrai– Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Argen– nian Catholic Church since 1933, when tina. Fifty priests from Ukraine and Metropolitan Sheptytsky organized North America also participated in the such a manifestation in conjunction liturgy. (Continued on page 16) UNA assists Ukrainian defector Citizens of the town of Mykolayiv, Lviv Oblast in western Ukraine, cheer as WASHINGTON - The UNA tor Eugene iwanciw. the Lenin monument in the city's central square is disassembled recently. Washington Office played a major role He added, "They needed a sponsor as Lenin monuments have gone down in a number of localities in western in not only preventing an ethnic quickly as possible and considering Mr. Ukraine, most recently in Boryslav, Lviv Oblast. This photo was taken by Ukrainian defector from being return– ivashchenko's technical background І volodymyr Sakvuk, a photojournalist for the Lviv Oblast Council ed to the Soviet Union by irish authori– decided that the Boston area, with its newspaper, Za vilnu Ukrainu (For a Free Ukraine). ties but also in resettling the same indi– universities and the Route 128 corridor, vidual in the United States. was a good area for technical teaching Forty-five year old Alexander ivash– and research opportunities. Conse– chenko, a teacher^ researcher in nuclear quently, Boston was selected for his physics and math, sought political resettlement." asylum while in lreland in March of this Before long the UNA Washington year. Unfortunately, irish officials were Office had a sponsor in Matthew and unwilling to grant asylum and'sought Maria Connolly of Needham, Mass., the assistance of the American authori– with the willing support of St. Andrew's ties at the U.S. Embassy in Dublin. Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Bo– When U.S. officials at the immigration ston's Jamaica Plain suburb. With an and Naturalization Service in Washing- acceptable sponsor, the U.S. govern– ton learned of this international predi– ment then approved Mr. ivashchenko's cament, a call went to the UNA Wash– entry into the country under humani– ington Office for assistance. tarian parole status. "The 1NS has worked with the UNA in the intervening months, prepara– Washington Office in the past so when tions were made for Mr. ivashchenko's they learned that Mr. ivashchenko was eventual arrival in the United States. an ethnic Ukrainian, they contacted Meanwhile in Dublin, Mr. ivashchenko us," explained UNA Washington Direc– (Continued on page 16) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER іб, 1990 No. 37

A GLIMPSE OF SOVIET REALITY Writers quit Communist Party LONDON - A group of writers at nation. Our feelings for the fate of our the Radianskyi Pysmennyk publishing native literature and culture were Turmoil in the Donbas: house has resigned from membership in branded with the label of "nationalism." the Communist Party of the Soviet The henchmen of the Ukrainian people the economic realities Union, according to a statement pub– have not yet been put on trial. lished in the August 30 issue of Litera– by Dr. David Marples We are convinced that everywhere: in by 12-16 meters each year, in 1975, the turna Ukraina. factories, in the army, MvD, KGB, in Radio Liberty average depth was 540 meters; by 1980 it Following is the statement as it cultural-educational organizations, in had risen to 590 meters; and currently it appeared in the official newspaper of is 670 meters. Over 100 mines work at institutes of higher learning and in CONCLUSION the Writers' Union of Ukraine, in schools there should be no party cells; depths of more than 800 meters, while English translation provided by the the deepest of all is Shakhtarska– therefore there should not be a Com– in the early 1980s, while the decline of London-based Ukrainian Press Agency. munist Party center. the Donbas coalfield was evident to Hlyboka (the location of the major observers, the details of that decline accident in late 1986), at 1,400 meters. ЇФФ The publishing house Radianskyi Pysmennyk, where we are employed, were rarely revealed in full, in fact, More than 60 percent of the cleared output figures in the Ukrainian coal- continuously publishes many artistic, faces for mine work are located more Although it is unpleasant, neverthe– critical and publicistic books, the fields as a whole were not published, than two miles from the worksite. Some less one has to state that all the expec– and Western scholars resorted to es– tations which we placed on the Com– authors of which are people with various timates when assessing the situation. 220 mines have "restricting factors" of opinions and, therefore, we must be– work, such as lack of proper ventilation munist Party, on the 26th Congress of have objectively, carefully and kindly Until very recently, the major coal or underground transport, while 68 the Communist Party of Ukraine, were towards them, in a word - without journal of Ukraine, Ugol Ukrainy, percent are listed in the highest category futile. The process of restructuring in the party prejudice. virtually ignored the situation. During of danger for sudden releases of gas. Of republic is being thwarted by the party the period of the major coal miners' the coalfaces currently being exploited, bureaucratic apparatus. We, rank and This and many other situations have strike of 1989, and in contrast to the all- 20 percent do not meet Soviet safety file Communists, attempted on several prompted us to leave the ranks of the union coal miners' journal, Sovietskiy standards. Eighty mines are extracting occasions to influence the process of CPSU. We hope that people will under– Shakhter, Ugol Ukrainy did not even coal with an excessively high ash con- perebudova by means that are available stand us correctly in other publishing mention the strike's occurrence on its tent, while in 96 mines, the danger of to us, but to no avail. At this moment, as houses and organizations of the Ukrai– pages. This situation changed markedly methane explosions is so great that one in the past, our voices were not heard in nian Writers' Union who should, in our with a recent issue of this journal, when of three shifts daily is devoted to safety higher party spheres—and they will not opinion, leave the party. S.P. Fishchenko, a deputy chairman of measures. be heard. Not a single one of our Signed: Y. Boychenko, D. Holovko, numerous proposals was taken into the heavy industry section with the in such conditions, the equipment 1. Holota, D. Hlushenok, A. Hryho– Ukrainian Council of Ministers, pro– account. renko, v. Zlenko, v. Kolomiyets, v. used by the miners is evidently very We have become convinced that the vided new details of the predicament primitive. New technology for Donbas Lihostov, L. Lirnichenko, O. Lupiy, v. faced by the Donbas miners. party has never, and will never, defend Muzyka, v. Sydorenko, v. Tarnavsky, mines takes from five to 15 years for the national interests of the Ukrainian Mr. Fishchenko began by noting the serial production. On steep seams, 65 P. Shvets. relative importance of coal as an energy percent of coking coal is removed by fuel today. Ukraine, he noted, has 307 simple miners' picks (a la Stakhanov), coal miners and 72 enrichment factories, and manual labor is used for the ma– KGB headquarters in Kiev picketed with a general output potential of 198 jority of underground mining work. The by irena Chalupa tracted the attention of bystanders and million tons. The main coalfields are logical consequence of a failure to deal Rukh Press international functionaries alike. A white Nyva located in the central and western with new conditions was the rigorous automobile pulled up across the street Donbas, and in the Prydniprovsky and exploitation of the easily accessible coal K1EV -Activists from the Ukrai– and the passenger began photographing the Lviv-Yolyn regions. , ; - so that today's coal faces are sometimes nian Republican Party (URP) and the demonstrators; An irate -man in Tha basic long-term plan in the dealiftg with problemsjuch аз lateral other independent organizations picket– civilian -clothing began tearing the country is to raise eoal output to 1 rdck (285 faces in 1989, compared to ed the Ukrainian republican KGB placards and shouting at the demon– billion tons annually by the turn of the only 81 in 1976), and generally difficult headquarters on volodymyr Street strators. century (from the current level of mining circumstances. in Kiev on August 30. Two men, who identified themselves around 800 million tons), and to do so Between 1976 and 1989, Mr. Fish– The action was prompted by a leaflet as Yevhen Marchuk, first assistant to without raising the number of workers chenko adds, labor productivity that had been sent to many URP the Ukrainian KGB chief, and Petro in the industry. However, Ukraine's role members, which alleges that URP Pidhainy, a KGB officer responsible for in this program has of late been a measured on a monthly basis per miner has declined by almost 40 percent, it has chairman Levko Lukyianenko used constitutional rights, came out of the diminishing one. The republican portion 80,000 rubles of the organization's headquarters and proposed that the of the total output of coal is being been possible to increase "mechanized" extraction processes by 150 percent funds to purchase a house for a mistress. matter be discussed inside with a select– reduced to 20-25 percent; in coking The photocopied leaflet, featuring a ed number of demonstrators. coal, to 33-37 percent; and' for over the period 1976-1989, but output at such faces has risen by only 25 percent. photograph of the house in question, Led by URP Secretary and Ukrai– anthracite, 60-65 percent. Of all the coal was signed by an "initiative Group nian People's Deputy Oles Shevchenko used at present in Ukraine, only 70 And at the bottom of all these technical problems lie two causes: a lack of Against Privileges" of the Ukrainian and Kiev City Council Deputy and percent is actually produced on Ukrai– Students' Association. Leaders of the URP activist Mykola Horbal, some 14 nian territory. investment and a lack of new techno– logy. Students' Association, however, repu– people entered the KGB offices to Matters have been made very dif– diate any connection with the leaflet discuss the purpose of the picketing ficult for Ukrainian coal miners by the Turning to output, the author and joined in the picketing. laments that over 15 years, not one new with Messrs. Marchuk and Pidhainy. simultaneous complications in mining The action began at noon with some Describing the picketing as the first of conditions and reduction of the funds coal mine has been installed in the 30 people. Demonstrators set up pla– Donbas. Output has fallen constantly, many future actions aimed at liqui– available to reconstruct old or construct cards along the wall of the KGB build– dating the disinformation section of the new mines. Over the past 20 years, in Ukraine as a whole, measured in ing and wrote slogans in chalk on the millions of tons, coal output has been KGB, Mr. Horbal noted that the URP according to the author, the renewal of sidewalk. The action immediately at– (Continued on page 11) basic funds has lagged behind needs, as follows: 1976 - 218; 1985 - 189; resulting in a lowering of production 1990 - (planned) 178.3. capacity by almost 26 million tons (over At the end of July 1990, the Ukrai– 10 percent). Perhaps more important, nian State Committee for Statistics FOUNDED 1933 research institutes have not been issued figures for coal output in the first Ukrainian WeeHy half of 1990 of 87 million tons, which creating new techniques to exploit An English-language Ukrainian newspaper published by the Ukrainian National sloping and steep seams. Capital in– would suggest, and given the strike actions in July, that even the low plan Association inc., a non-profit association, at 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, N.J. vestment has consistently fallen behind 07302. proposed levels: Ml together, the careless figure for 1990 will not be reached. and largely unplanned development of Mr. Fishchenko comments that the Second-class postage paid at Jersey City, N.J. 07302. the Ukrainian coal industry in the 1970s output decline over three five-year - ^„^„„ (1SSN - 0273-9348) is said to have caused the complex planning periods has resulted in the situation today, with the lack of new closure of 39 large enterprises related to Yearly subscription rate: S20; for UNA members - Ц0. and highly productive technology, coal mining and that the deficit has had Also published by the UNA: Svoboda, a Ukrainian-language daily newspaper. worsening conditions of labor and work to be made up by coal deliveries from safety, and a highly unsatisfactory the eastern part of the country. Nor The Weekly and Svoboda: UNA: residential situation for miners. The does he accept the long-held theory in (201) 434-0237, -0807, -3036 (201) 451-2200 deficit in enrichment capacity repre– official circles in Moscow that ex– sents a long-term problem because by ploitation of Siberial coal is econo– the year 2000, the bulk of Ukrainian mically more expedient than that of Postmaster, send address coal will be contained in thin seams of Donbas coal changes to: Editor: Roma Hadzewycz less than 0.8 meters, from which a large While the cost price of Kuzbas coal is The Ukrainian Weekly Associate Editors: Marta Kolomayets amount of rock is generally extracted lower than that in the Donbas, and the P O.Box346 Chrystyna Lapychak with the coal (thus requiring enrichment average monthly productivity of laoor Jersey City, N.J. 07303 ^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ at )oca! factories, 1 J 9 times higher, these factors must be The Ukrainian Weakly, September 16, 1990, No. 37, voL Ml; u MK Fisfteftenk, очітН cv; :it the balanced, in tne author's view, against Copyright 1990 by The Ukrainian Weekly йцяс ex exx"ju - h ec ь i^-;?:isr^ СС^І'^г,?:б ЯЇЗ Slvpe К.2Л No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER іб, 1990 з

Activist editor gauges re-emergence of Ukrainians in Poland by Marta Kolomayets chyna, another one on the elections and Pidliash– shia. JERSEY C1TY, N.J. - in the early 1980s, many There still is the problem that the provincial young Ukrainians living in Poland emigrated to the Polish press will publish news items from Ukraine West in the hope of bettering their standard of life, which report that Poles still are chauvinists, that building a brighter future for themselves. thev have tendencies to usurp. Thus an atmosphere Myroslaw Czech, then a college student, asked of a fortress under seige emerges; and there is a fear himself: "Why should 1 leave?" The answer to this that plays on the basest instincts. question is clear only today; for only today does he This is the kind of play that must be guarded understand why he stayed in Poland during against, because it is very dangerous; it prevents us difficult political and economic times. from developing ties between Ukraine and Poland, "Changes have come, it is possible to have an and also hinders Ukraine's entry into the interesting life in Poland, to do stimulating things. І international arena, its chances to emerge on the feel that 1 can do what 1 was supposed to do, map of Europe. something that 1 have a talent for. І do not have to bury my talents and lean use my skills to the best of Such powerful Polish leaders as Adam Michnik my ability, and this gives me great satisfaction." attended last year's founding congress of the "There is good and evil in the world," explains Popular Movement of Ukraine for Perebudova. Mr. Czech. "And evil was committed against How did this affect Ukrainian-Polish relations? Ukrainians in Poland, they were repressed on Polish lands, it was evil in a cosmic understanding, Without a doubt, this had a great influence on the in a transcendental sense; what was theirs was taken situation among Ukrainian citizens, it was perhaps away; their identity was taken away, their reason the first time that news about Ukraine, positive for living. And this transcendental evil was realized news about Ukraine emerged in the outside world. - such was the evil of communism. As Gorky The Rukh congress was covered in Gazeta Wy– explains it: they were the engineers of human souls. borcza, and Ukraine's situation was widely "God has granted that a person lives to create covered. good, a person during his lifetime is called to make For years, in Poland anything negative that good. happened in Ukraine was reported using the "My friends and 1 decided that we could create heading "Ukraine." On the other hand, a positive this good in Poland; we had to fight evil where we every would be classified as the "Soviet Union." Myroslaw Czech in New York. found ourselves. And we thought that creating this And here, at the Rukh congress, the appearance of Michnik was viewed in a very positive light. And Association of Ukrainians in Poland, as well as the good is helping people renew their identity." representatives of Ukrainian centers throughout Today, the 28-year-old Mr. Czech is the editor of since that time, contacts between Ukraine and Poland have been more frequent and stronger. Poland, convened an extraordinary congress of the Zustrichi, a literary and political journal which Ukrainian Social-Cultural Society earlier this year. comes out four times a year in the Ukrainian І must add that the first contacts between They decided that it was not necessary to form a language and four times a year in Polish. A doctoral Ukraine and Poland, which then laid a foundation, parallel structure, it was not necessary to disband candidate in history at the Catholic University of was the visit of Bohdan Horyn to Poland in June- the first structure, but on the basis of the Ukrainian Lublin, Mr. Czech's thesis explores the Ukrainian July of 1989. Social-Cultural Society, to incorporate the posi– Catholic lay movement in western Ukraine between tives of the organization and form the Association the two world wars. What is the attitude of Ukrainians in Poland of Ukrainians in Poland. A student at the Jagiellonian University in toward Rukh? it was viewed as a uniting, consolidating force, Krakow and a graduate of the University of one that will not interfere with the development of Warsaw, Mr. Czech is also an active community І must say that until 1989, contacts between new organizations, but one that will unite all leader who serves on the executive board of the Ukrainians in Poland and Ukraine were very Ukrainians into one organization. Association of Ukrainians in Poland. He is also a limited. Ukraine was not interesting in that respect, member of St. volodymyr Ukrainian Christian meaning that Ukraine had no community, no For today, in Poland, we need a united force; Brotherhood. public organizations that we could work with. They there are not that many of us. Statistics state that there are 300,000 Ukrainians in Poland. Maybe An astute political analyst, Mr. Czech has were all state-run organizations and they treated Ukrainians in satellite countries, in Eastern Europe, there are 300,000 citizens of Ukrainian heritage, but traveled to Ukraine four times over the past nine І think that the active community, the community months, meeting with Ukrainian parliamentarians. very poorly, with a kind of suspicion and by keeping their distance. that goes to church, is probably nearer 100,000. We He was also present at the historic meetings of can't count on more. representatives from the Polish Sejm and Senate But with perebudova and the formation of with Ukrainian people's deputies in Jablonna, near Rukh, Ukrainians in Poland, those who are Only as a united group can we be representatives Warsaw, in May of this year. involved in Ukrainian life, emerged with great to our government, only then can we show our strength to the Ukrainian diaspora, and only then, Below, Mr. Czech offers his thoughts on his hope and consequently began forming close relations. most importantly, can we work to serve Ukraine journal, Ukrainian–Polish relations and the well in these crucial, developing times. situation in Ukraine today. This Rukh also awoke the Ukrainians in Poland, and what is happening today - the fact that our Aid to Ukraine from Ukrainians in Poland, 1 feel, Can you tell our readers about your journal, television shows programs about Rukh, for will be most effective if we support its interests, if we Zustrichi? example - is what gives many of our people life, it serve as a lobby for Ukraine. makes Ukrainians in Poland realize that we are not The journal was founded in 1984 by Ukrainian the last. Many years of repressive anti-Ukrainian students at Warsaw University. As we matured, as campaigns in Poland and many years of propa– events developed in Poland, the time also became ganda, during which Ukrainians did not feel worthy ripe for our journal to become more serious. of all their rights, made Ukrainians in Poland feel as We publish 3,000 copieg of each Ukrainian- if they were less than equal citizens. language issue (four times a year) and 1,500 copies Now, we are forming our own contacts with of each Polish-language issue (four times a year). Ukraine. 1, as a member of the executive board of fSubscriptions for either language may be sent to the Association of Ukrainians in Poland, always the editorial offices,ul. Waszyngtona 3375,04-026 meet with Rukh representatives. We also deal with Warszawa. Because of the difficult economic the situation of the Polish minority living in situation in Poland today, donations for the Ukraine; we uphold the principles of Rukh for full publication are also accepted at Zwiazek Ukrain– and equal human rights for all ethnic minorities cow W Polsce, Zarzad Glowny, Warszawa, Bank living in Ukraine. Gdanski iv O;Warszawa Nr 300009-5467- 132.J Our main intention is to publish the journal as a type of monographic notebook, devoted to one Can you tell us about the Association of theme. For example, the double issue Nos. 1-2, Ukrainians in Poland? 1990, was devoted to Ukrainian-Polish relations. We'd like to give our readers the broadest picture it is to a certain extent the continuation of the possible, exploring each theme from many different Ukrainian Social-Cultural Society (USKT), which perspectives. had existed since 1956 and was under the patronage Today, Ukrainian-Polish relations have entered of the Polish Ministry of internal Affairs, it was a new phase, an exciting phase which opens up new sharply regulated and had many faults in its and hopeful perspectives. activities, it was in fact, formed to totally control Earlier, we concentrated on the Polish viewpoint Ukrainian community life in Poland. on Ukrainian relations; our issues featured the But, the Ukrainian Social-Cultural Society also Ukrainian viewpoint on the Ukrainian-Polish view- had many positive aspects to its activities. The point. І think that Ukraine's development today is people who worked for the organization were very very important — the way Ukraine is viewed by the hard-working, they were true Ukrainian patriots. outside world, by the foreign press is very crucial. Now, the time has come to reorganize; the people Cover of Zustrichi, a journal for Ukrainians of Last year, we ran an issue focusing on Lemkivsh– who are currently in leading positions of the Poland. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16,199C No. 37 Toronto conference Edmonton unveils new seniors home, Millennium Pavilion EDMONTON - The Millennium lion came to 55.5 million. Of this, the "on the leading edge of technology," as to focus on news Pavilion, a seniors' lodge, was opened Province of Alberta contributed over stated by the Edmonton Journal, its officially here on August 3. The Millen– 53.4 million; the federal government design is oriented toward safety, se– in famine research nium Pavilion is a care complex which through the Unemployment Support curity and easy orientation of seniors. TORONTO - A special conference provides residence, meals, recreation Program, provided 51.3 million. St. Some of the features include: ergono– examining new research findings re– and furnishings for frail and dis– Michael's Extended Care Center do– mically designed furniture, wheelchair garding the Great Famine of 1932-1933 abled seniors, who, however, maintain nated 5300,000; lottery funds of the accessible suites, talking elevators (both in Ukraine will take place here at the their independence. Province of Alberta contributed in Ukrainian and English), touch lamps, University of Toronto on September The complex was, built in honor of 5250,000; Alberta Career Development high-technology windows, emergency 28-30. 1 ,OOO years of Christianity in Ukraine, to and Employment contributed 5143,000; nurse call access on 24-hour basis, The sessions will be held in Room serve mainly Ukrainian and other Bishop Demetrius M. Greschuk made a feature walls for orientation, special 1105 of the Sandford Fleming Build– Slavic seniors in Edmonton. donation of 5100,000; ACT Telerama elderly oriented bathtubs, etc. ing. r. y,. ,-:-;л.;;чч. ;v-.--.t-.-.– The pavilion is part of a 225-bed TO, 570,000. Other community leagues, Since April 1, when admissions Hosted by the Ukrainian Canadian; integrated care facility for seniors - the private donors and organizations con– started, the facility is three-quarters Research arid Documentation Center of largest of its type to serve Ukrainians in tributed the balance. occupied, in August occupancy will Toronto, the conference will bring the Western world. The St. Michael's The Millennium Pavilion is a facility (Continued on page 10) together the results and analysis of all Extended Care Center at present is current research relating to the mass worth over Si8 million in assets, em- famine and will provide a forum of ploys over 240 staff, 32 physicians, 300 scholars to compare their findings. This volunteers and is managed exclusively will be the first time that North Ameri– by a board of volunteer representatives can and Soviet academics and re- from the Ukrainian community, it is searchers will be brought together on considered to be the most progressive, this topic to exchange views and infor– innovative and caring institution in mation. Presentations will be conduct– Alberta. ed in both English and Ukrainian. The Health Facilities Review Com– in the past five years, discussion mittee, in its annual review, stated, about the famine has exploded onto the "Our members were impressed with the Soviet scene and a massive body of facility, administration; and staff, and research on the subject has been pro– see the facility as an ideal model to be duced by a number of scholars, both in used in the role of present and future the Soviet Union and in the West. With provision of long term care." the initiation of the policy of glasnost, Don Macgregor, president of Alberta many periodicals and newspapers in the Hospital Association, stated it more USSR have published statements, clearly when he said, "St. Michael's has testimonies and articles by witnesses and developed a well-earned reputation not survivors of the famine. Also, several only as a provider of high quality care, a leading Soviet scholars have under- generator of new ideas and concepts in taken oral history projects, conducted health care, but most importantly, that with famine witnesses. rarer commodity — the ability to take in the West, a series of publications projects beyond dreams and into rea– on the famine have appeared in the past lity. What better example than this wonderful Millennium Pavilion," The Millennium Pavilion with Bohdan Shulakewych, executive director of few years, among them two outstand– therapeutic services at St. Michael's Extended Care Center, in the foreground. ing works: Robert Conquest's "The The institution has a waiting list of Harvest of Sorrow" and Milon Dolot's three years - the longest in Edmonton. ^Execution by Hunger." vtry signifi– in his address, Raymond Speaker, cant recent publications are the reports Alberta's minister of municipal affairs, from the archives of the British Em– underscored the Ukrainian nature of bassy in Moscow and of the German the facility. "The Ukrainian settlers in and the italian Consulates in Ukraine at particular played a major role in build– the time of the Famine. ing Alberta, and the Ukrainian commu– More recently, a study has been done nity in Edmonton has always been of the historical records related to the instrumental in making dreams like the famine in Ukraine in 1921-1922, under- Millennium Pavilion a reality. І see the taken by Dr. Roman Serbyn of the project as a fitting symbol of not only University of Quebec at Montreal. This their strength and perseverance, but their research has shown that, in many ways, love and concern for our pioneers," he this famine was a precursor of the 1932- said. 1933 famine, with many similar fea– Over 400 persons and invited guests tures, including the politics of the were present at the grand opening. regime of the day. Among the speakers and greeters were: in the past six years, the Ukrainian Dr. Melety Snihurowych, chairman of Canadian Research and Documenta– the board; Member of Parliament tion Center and its prodecessor, the Steve Paproski, deputy speaker of the Ukrainian Famine Research Commit– House of Commons; Nancy Betkowski, tee, has been conducting oral histories Alberta minister of health; Kenneth with famine witnesses still alive in North Kowalski, minister of public works, America. Close to 200 interviews have supply and services; Mayor of Edmon– been video and audio tape-recorded. ton Jan Reimer; Thomas Sigurdson, Some of these have provided the basis Member of the Legislative Assembly for the award-winning, internationally (Edmonton Belmont); Lydia Shula– screened 1984 documentary film "Har– kewych, president of the Ukrainian vest of Despair," which was recently Canadian Congress, Alberta Provincial officially shown in Kiev, Ukraine, for Council; Mary J. Cameron, president, the first time. Alberta Mortgage and Housing Corp.; UCRDC spokesman said that it is Doug Dennis, provincial director of important that the conference "New Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.; Research Findings: Famine in Ukraine, and Mary Petryga, president of Resi– 1932-1933" be held at this time, because dent Council. new research has reached a point where The program included a blessing by a summation is necessary, it is believed the Archbishop J. Stinka, Ukrainian that this exchange of ideas will provide Orthodox archbishop of Edmonton a strong stimulus toward further work. and Western Canada, and the very Rev. Above all, this timing is important Bohdan Snihurowych, chaplain and because glasnost has provided an representative of the Ukrainian Catho– opportunity for Soviet scholars to come lic Eparchy of Edmonton. The program to the West, to meet with their western was interspersed with a performance by counterparts and to talk relatively freely the newly formed resident choir, about their work. traditional Ukrainian greetings of bread in conjunction with the conference, a and salt and musical interludes on the dinner will be held at the Metro To– bandura and dulcimer, performed by ronto Convention Center on Saturday, young Ukrainians. The commemorative plaque is unveiled at dedication ceremonies of the Millennium (Continued on page 10) v . The capital C9SM?f Millennium Payk Pavilion. No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER іб, 1990 шяшшіттшоїмшішатіїшїтіш Organizing achievements in July: Growing for Our Centennial by George W. Drance a look at UNA membership Director of Marketing July is the beginning of vacations and most of us anxiously await the time when we are free of our daily work chores and can plan our well-deserved rest. We acknowledge, with pleasure, the fact that despite the : time of year, there is a How much is "enough"? rather large group of dedicated branch secretaries and organizers who did not Whether we are talking about food, reporter Karen Slater interviewed forget their obligation and fulfilled their monthly organizing duties. The Supreme or land, or money, or education, or any several experts in the fields of finance, Executive Committee extends its thanks to all those UNA'ers who during July item of importance to us, this question accounting and insurance in an attempt insured 136 new members for the amount of 5757,000. has as many answers as there are people to answer the question "How much life The champion of the organizing efforts was Michael Kihiczak, secretary of of whom it's asked. The concept of insurance is enough?" Despite the Branch 496 in Seattle, Wash., who during July insured 29 new members for the sum "enough" is a very subjective, personal different methods used to calculate the of 5129,000. His achievements can be a good example for others to follow. judgement. life insurance "needs" of a typical Second place was taken by Joseph Chabon, secretary of Branch 242 and And yet there are standards in general family, there was general agreement chairman of Shamokin District. Supreme Auditor William Pastuszek, Supreme usage which are useful to all of us. among the experts: between five and Advisor Walter Kwas and Branch 161 Secretary William Hladio each organized vitamins and minerals have "recom– seven times the breadwinner's annual five new members. Listed below are all those who organized new members during mended minimum daily requirements." salary. This includes company group July, and the UNA Home Office thus expresses thanks to them. Or we hear about "a living wage" or the life insurance. necessity of a diploma or advanced The executive director of personal 4 new members; degrees for certain occupations and financial services at Price Waterhouse, professions. George E.L. Barbee, was quoted as A. Slusarczuk (174), S. Ostrowsky (270), N. Shpetko (489). What about income? How much is saying "...there's no one right answer. enough for you and for your family? But there probably is a correct range." 3 new members; What should a parent of young chil– That range, between five and seven dren set aside for each child's basic times the annual salary, went as high as Mary Petruncio (78), W. Wanshula (107). needs of food, shelter, clothing, educa– 10 times the salary in some recommen– tion or spiritual needs? We struggle with dations, for a head of household with 2 new members; this financial puzzle every pay-day. We dependent children. each have our own idea of family needs Another factor to consider is other E. Guzylak (38), Anna Haras (47), A. lwaniuk(106), Mary Kapral(l 12), Genevieve and wants and try to budget expendi– family assets you may have. And are Zerebniak (180), Barbara Bachynsky (184), M. Juzeniw (194), W. Warshona(266), tures to be in balance with our income. they liquid (cash) or relatively illiquid irena Zinycz (287), J. Choma (293), Zenobia Zarycky (327), Jaroslawa Zorych Sometimes we even have something left (real estate)? You may have accumu– (432), M. Zacharko (349), R. Prypchan (399). over for savings. That's when there is a lated, through hard work and careful breadwinner bringing in a regular management, a substantial estate which 1 new member; paycheck. But what if the breadwinner will be subject to heavy federal and state is suddenly taken away from the family? inheritance taxes. Without substantial Helen Slovik (7), P. Shewchuk (13), J. Kotlar (42), D. Prystaj (43), D. Holowatyj Perhaps you are unmarried, with amounts of life insurance to provide (53), F. Stuban (67), M. Scheremeta (70), S. Hawrysz (83), N. Bobeczko(102), E. immediate cash for final costs (medical, (Continued on page 15) nobody economically dependant on you. Your budget is usually ttiore legal, administrative, taxes, etc.) your heavily involved in cars, clothes and family may .have to sell its inheritance career, with little thought for long-term in an adverse market just to pay the tax UNA supports Nationality Classroom savings. Similar attitudes might prevail man (who must be paid first), is that PITTSBURGH - At the 32nd Con– Mr. Jula received a check for S500 for among "empty-nesters" in their 50s and what you worked for all your life? To vention of the Ukrainian National the Nationality Room from Supreme 60s whose child-rearing and mortgage- have your assets go on the auction block Association, held in Baltimore, Md., Advisor Helen Olek Scott and her paying days are behind them. Many to pay the tax man? delegates approved a contribution for husband, Walter. Mr. and Mrs. Scott people in these two categories feel they What about costs of insurance? A the June 17 dedication of the Ukrainian are from Chicago. Their check was have no "need" for life insurance at all. good plan doesn't cost you, it pays. The Nationality Classroom at the University presented at the same time as the UN A's And they may be right. But they could premiums can swing across a wide range of Pittsburgh's Cathedral of Learning. donation. be wrong, if "wants" are considered not only from company to company but A check in the amount of S750 was The UNA has donated a total of instead of "needs." Don't you "want" to within a given company, from plan to presented by Supreme Advisor Andrew Si,850 to the Ukrainian Nationality leave something behind for your loved plan. The UNA is very competitive, Jula to the treasurer of the Nationality Classroom. ones after you are gone? Or add to your with a choice of many plans. Room Committee, Eugene Manaster– Tours of all nationality classrooms own financial security in the future for Basically, the issue of "how much life ski. Mr. Manasterski is a member of are available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. your own old age? Of course you do. insurance is enough" for you and your UNA Branch 120. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to3 The only question is "How much?" family all boils down to another ques– At the conclusion of the convention, p.m., Sundays. in a recent article in The Wall Street tion you must ask yourself: "How much Journal in the regular feature "Your do 1 want to do for my family's financial Money Matters" (July 10) WSJ staff (Continued on page 15)

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Ukrainian Weekly NEWS AND viEWS Ukrainian-Russian relations Observations on Polish Senate's At the very moment that Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev is rushing the republics of what is currently known as the USSR toward signing a new union resolution about Akcja Wisla treaty, a group of democratic people's deputies from the Ukrainian SSR and the Russian SFSR has signed a Declaration on Principles of inter-State by Myroslaw Czech Gerhard titled "Luny v Bieszczadach" Relations between the two republics. (Glow in the Beskyd Mountains), which The document, signed on August 29, is the result of two days of meetings The Polish Senate's adoption on for many years — through academic between the leaders of the democratic National Council of the Ukrainian SSR August 3 of a resolution condemning year 1989-1990 — was required reading Supreme Soviet and the Democratic Russia bloc of Russian SFSR deputies. Akcja Wisla, or Operation vistula, in elementary schools. The joint declaration is a historic document in which the democratic must be considered a positive fact that Ukrainians in Poland and the dias– Ukrainian and Russian deputies have pledged themselves to work toward represents an important step forward in pora, as well as intellectual circles of the peaceful dismantling of the Soviet empire. Ukrainian-Polish relations. The resolu– Polish democratic opposition, struggled The declaration refers to the turbulent history of relations between the "two tion brings words of truth about the for many years against such a depiction great nations - Ukraine and Russia" and bemoans the fact that events in the character of Akcja Wisla as a shameful of post-war events, it was they who past were not conducive to establishment of relations based on equality, it act, directed against the peaceful Ukrai– began the process of ending the silence then goes on to note that the sovereign rights of Ukraine as manifested in the nian populace in the name of the on the national question and of present– Pereyaslav Treaty of 1654 between Ukrainian Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky criminal principle of collective responsi– ing the truth about the past. On the and the Russian tsar, and in the Fourth Universal of the Ukrainian Central bility. occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Rada (Council) in 1918 "were crushed by the tsarist and the Bolshevik The document also notes the correct execution of Akcja Wisla, the indepen– regimes." it further points out that the treaty creating the Union of Soviet number of deported Ukrainians, and dent press published many articles Socialist Republics in 1922 "in actuality destroyed the independence of both cities the resolution of the Council of devoted to this topic, articles that Ukraine and Russia." Ministers of the Communist govern– condemned the acts of the Communist Referring to the declarations of sovereignty of both republics, the ment of Poland that was the basis for regime of Poland. This paved the way Ukrainian-Russian Declaration on inter-State Relations states that these the execution of this forcible resettle– for discussion of the Senate resolution, relations should be based on mutual recognition of sovereignty, equality, ment. The Polish Senate also points to especially since 99 percent of the sena– non-interference in each other's internal affairs, inviolability of state the complexity of Ukrainian-Polish re– tors are also members of Solidarity. boundaries, etc. in conclusion, the document calls for immediate negotiations iations and ties the further development The Senate is the upper house of the between the two republics in a host of fields, including economic, military, of these relations to revelations about Polish Parliament; its functions are ecological, energy, transportation and communications. painful past events such as Akcja Wisla. similar to the Senate of the pre-war There is no doubt that the Declaration on inter-State Relations is a The resolution is, without a doubt, a Polish Parliament, its power is marked– significant political act. in it Russian deputies acknowledge the imperial significant statement — one that was ly less than that of the Sejm, that is, the character of previous relations with Ukraine, and Ukraine asserts its desire awaited here for many years, in its lower house, it can propose laws, and it for foreign relations with Russia . based on the equal rights of both parties. introduction the resolution notes the can also reject laws approved by the To be sure, this is a document signed not by two governments, but by the presence of Ukrainians in Poland, and Sejm, which then return to the lower democratic bloc deputies of each state. However, it is the first concrete result mutual recognition, understanding and house for complete review. Senators are of contacts among democratically minded leaders throughout the Soviet reconciliation between Poles and chosen in general elections, two from Union and will no doubt serve as a model for similar declarations between Ukrainians as reasons for adoption of each district (wojewodztwo), with the other republics, it is an expression of the foreign policy sought by Ukraine's the resolution. exception of the Warsaw and Katowice democratic deputies who, through their National Council, had sent The Senate resolution thus dotted the districts that are the most populous and delegations to other republics to promote horizontal felatiohs iarnong them. "i," so to spe^k, regarding one pf the have three senators each. The Senate was Ukrainian Member of Parliament 1 van Zayats, who was on the delegafion, most sensitive issues in the common renewed in 1989 as a result of the well- that traveled to Moscow for these negotiations has suiu the deciaratioiris a history ofthese two nations. Previously^ known "round-table" agreement be– powerful statement by the two most populous and most important republics the Communist Polish government tween the government at that time and of the USSR, and that other republics are sure to follow suit. either was silent on the operation or the opposition. Mykhailo Horyn, the chairman of the Secretariat of Rukh, who is currently conducted a propaganda campaign As previously mentioned, nearly all on a visit to the U.S., has stated that the Declaration on inter-State Relations based on lies. the senators are members of the former is second in importance only to Ukraine's Declaration of Sovereignty in terms in accordance with the accepted opposition. That is why the moral of setting the course for a future independent Ukraine. official version of this operation's authority of the Senate is higher than The empire is in ruins. That is precisely why democratic deputies want to history, Akcja Wisla was called a that of the Sejm, where only a third of act now to prevent a reaffirmation of the unitary Soviet government that has military necessity aimed at liquidating the members were elected in free elec– proven to be a failure — a unitary government favored by Mr. Gorbachev. the armed Ukrainian underground. By tions. This, of course, lends weight to if the democratic forces in the USSR succeed - and that is the will of the means of books, the press and televi– the Senate condemnation of Akcja people as underlined again and again - Mikhail Gorbachev, who is quickly sion, post-war events in the area past the Wisla. losing control in the USSR, particularly of the republics, will be utterly Curzon Line were depicted as brutal However, satisfaction with this reso– irrelevant. A scenario worth contemplating, especially for those world leaders battles of the "people's authorities" lution is decreased when one considers who seem bent on propping up his regime. against a nationalistic underground that the expectations of the Ukrainian responsible for incredible crimes: mur– community in Poland are intricately der of children, women and the aged, tied to the resolution of this complex attacks on peace-loving Polish villages, problem. attempts to exterminate the Polish it is important to note that while populace, in keeping with this accepted forcibly resettling the Ukrainian popu– Turning the pages back...schem e of things, the Ukrainian popu– lace, the government also adopted lace generally was depicted as having several laws concerning the property of helped the Ukrainian insurgent Army deportees, including the assets of the and, as a result, had to endure a "just Ukrainian Catholic Church, hi accor– The renowned choirmaster, composer and ethnographer punishment." dance with the decrees of 1947,1949 and Oleksander Koshyts (known as Alexander Koshetz) was The classic example of such propa– 1958, this property came under f overn– born on September 14, 1875, in the Kaniv county village of ganda is the well-known book by Jan ment ownership. The government, in Romashky, in Kiev gubernia. He attended the Kiev Theological Academy, and, turn, transferred it to other owners. One after graduating in 1901, pursued the study of composition. He was the student of Myroslaw Czech of Warsaw, a Ph. D. of the primary demands of the Ukrai– H. Liubomyrsky at the Muzychno-Dramatychna Shkola Mykoly Lysenka nian community in Poland was the (Lysenko School of Music and Drama) from 1908 to 1910, during which time he candidate in history at the Catholic also served as the school's assistant choirmaster. University of Lublin, is a leading repeal of these unjust decrees, Al– activist in the Association of Ukrai– though many Ukrainians were given Working with the students of Kiev University and the Higher Courses for nians in Poland and editor of its jour– land in northwestern Poland, very often Women, Kozhetz soon organized two choirs and taught choral music at the Kiev nal, Zustrichi. (Continued on page 13) Conservatory as well. From 1912 to 1916 he conducted the orchestra of the Sadovsky Theater and later was employed as both conductor and choirmaster of the Kiev Opera. This flurry of activity on the part of Koshetz and other musical directors, such as Kyrylo Stetsenko and Nestor Horodovenko, greatly enhanced UNA Fund for the Rebirth of Ukraine the musical scene in Kiev. in 1918 Koshetz co-founded the Ukrainian Republican Kapelle (which became The Home Office of the Ukrainian National the Ukrainian National Choir in 1920) and for seven years he toured Europe, North Association reports that, as of September 13, and South America directing this talented company and receiving international the fraternal organization's newly established critical acclaim. Upon completion of his tour, Koshetz settled in New York, where Fund for the Rebirth of Ukraine has received he taught choir conducting, and later moved to Winnipeg where he lived until his 3,343 checks from its members with donations death on September 12, 1944. totalling 182,858.67. The contributions Alexander Koshetz, in addition to being a prominent director, was the include individual members' donations, as well composer of five liturgies and the arranger^ collector of numerous folk songs. According to Ukraine: A Concise Encyclopedia, "The quality and technique of as returns of members' dividend checks and choral art was greatly enhanced by the activities of the Ukrainian National Choir ^ioHt^ interest payments on promissory notes. under the^irection of Alexander Koshetz, whof,livingДп tjie United States and Canada,virtually singlehandedly created an entire schioof.of choir directors." No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER їв, 1990 7

For the record BOOK NOTES Declaration on inter-State Relations between Ukraine and Russian SFSR Bibliography on Ukrainian studies Following is the full text of the Declaration on Principles of inter-State ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - "Ukraine: Relations between Ukraine and the Russian SFSR on the Basis of A Bibliographic Guide to English- Declarations on State Sovereignty, a historic document adopted on August Language Publications," a profes– 29 after a meeting between leaders of the democratic National Council of the sionaliy prepared bibliography of 1,084 Ukrainian SSR Supreme Soviet and the Democratic Russia bloc of Russian numbered entries was recently pub– SFSR deputies. lished here by the Ukrainian Academic Press. We, people's deputies of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, the Written by Bohdan S. Wynar, editor Russian Soviet Federated Socialist Republic, and the Union of Soviet of economics for the multi-volume Socialist Republics, at a conference organized by the National Council Encyclopedia of Ukraine (published in (Narodna Rada) of Ukraine and the parliamentary bloc Democratic Russia, Ukrainian in Munich) and editor of due to the historical fact of a deep crisis in the system that has enveloped the American Reference Annual, the guide USSR as a unitary empire; covers works on important aspects of aspiring to break the existing monopolistic, party-ruled regime and Ukrainian history and culture, and desiring to replace it with a truly pluralistic, parliamentary system of rule by includes monographs, published and the people; and unpublished doctoral dissertations, wishing to build democratic and independent states of our nations, the books, symposia and pamphlets, as well Republic of Ukraine and the Russian Federated Republic, and desiring to as selected articles found primarily in establish and develop relations between them, as subjects of international scholarly journals. law, have accepted this joint declaration. The result of many years of investiga– tion and research, the entries span the І period from the early 1950s to mid-1989 (although exceptions were made to The history of two great nations - Ukraine and Russia - is rich in include earlier works deemed of scho– dramatic events which were not conducive to the establishment between them larly interest). in chapters such as art and architecture, of relations based on equality. The sovereign rights of Ukraine, as manifested economics, education and culture, in the Treaty (Articles) of Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky with Tsar Alexis All the entries are annotated with ethnic studies, folklore, history and Mikhailovich (1654) and also in the Fourth Universal of the Ukrainian comparative critical comments and political science, and so on. Each Central Rada in (1918) about the creation of an independent, sovereign and include appended reviews from leading chapter opens with a brief introduction free state of the Ukrainian nation — the Ukrainian National Republic—were professional journals in Slavic studies, outlining the most important authors crushed by the tsarist and the Bolshevik regimes. The treaty creating the if a work reviewed was originally and their works. An analytical index USSR (1922) in actuality destroyed the independence of both Ukraine and published in other languages (including concludes the volume. Russia, and laid the foundation for the Stalinist empire which became a Ukrainian) it appears in either its This comprehensive and resourceful virtual concentration camp for all the nations which found themselves in it. translated or transliterated version in guide is available from Libraries Un– The totalitarian order and imperialistic policies of the leadership of the English. limited, P.O. Box 3988, Englewood, USSR caused enormous damage to our peoples, and led to economic and The format of the book is straight- Colo., 80155 or by phoning (303) 770- ecological crises, and moral and physical decline. forward and easy-to-use: the material 1220. The price is S85 plus shipping and in the history of our nations, there are also bright episodes of friendship is arranged by broad subject categories handling. and mutual aid. Examples of this are the struggle against Hitlerite fascism and Stalinist tyranny, and for the eventual victory of democratic ideals. We firmly believe that all the best historical traditions of mutual relations Overview of nationalities policy and contacts between the peoples of Ukraine and Russia must be supported LONDON - "Soviet Nationality and developed in every possible manner. Policies: Ruling Ethnic Groups in the USSR," recently released here by 11 Mansell Publishing Limited, presents an overview of Soviet nationality poli– Now, at this time of growth of democratic movements in the republics, cies since 1917. Edited with an introduc– directed against the compromised party-state system, the nations of Ukraine tion and conclusion by Henry R. Hut– and Russia have a realistic chance of turn a new page in the history of their tenbach, professor of Russian history relations. The fundamental documents that express the will of the peoples of at the City College of New York and Ukraine and the RSFSR to create their own sovereign and democratic states, editor of the semi-annual Nationalities are the declarations of sovereignty of Ukraine and the RSFSR adopted in Papers, it is the sixth book in the 1990. monograph series "Studies in issues." The realization of the principles put forth in these declarations should be The result of a collective effort, the considered the basic goal of the activity undertaken by the new organs of essays were contributed by authors authority in Ukraine and the RSFSR. from a wide variety of disciplines; The participants of this conference believe that inter-state relations each is a specialist in his or her field of between the Ukrainian SSR and the RSFSR should be based on the following study. Several are scholars who partici– principles: pated in the Columbia University 9 unconditional mutual recognition by Ukraine of the Russian Seminar on Soviet Nationality Pro– Federation, and by the Russian Federation of Ukraine, as sovereign states blems held during the academic year and subjects of international law; 1986-1987. First established in 1968, the ^ full sovereign equality of both parties; university seminar has generated the ^ non-interference in each other's internal affairs and refusal to use force, publication of several related academic or economic or other pressures which are not in accordance with principles of studies focusing on various specific international law; aspects of the broader issues concern– 9 the inviolability of existing state boundaries between the Ukrainian and ing the many ethnic subdivisions of the SSR, and the RSFSR and the renunciation of any previous territorial claims; Soviet Union. ,^ promotion of guarantees of political, economic, ethnic and cultural The intention of "Soviet Nationality rights of all the representatives of various nations and ethnic groups of the single citizenry, dozens of national Policies," the newest volume in the minorities are beginning to voice and Russian Federation who reside on the territory of Ukraine, and of all the series, is to consider the spectrum of representatives of various nations and ethnic groups of Ukraine who reside on openly struggle for their own indivi– policies made by the Communist Party dual agendas." the territory of the Russian Federation; and government officials and how these 9 promotion of humanitarian aid and resolution of problems based on were applied to the non-Russian popu– As the voices grow louder and the unswerving adherence to human rights, as proclaimed by the Universal lations. The breadth of such a subject struggles increase, the timeliness of a Declaration of Human Rights, the Helsinki and vienna accords and other allows for the inclusion of such,chapters book which examines the past seven international covenants on rights; as "islam and Nationality in Tsarist decades of Soviet policy becomes appa– ^ mutually beneficial cooperation in the fields of economic, ecological, Russia and the Soviet Union," "The rent. scientific; technological, cultural, humanitarian, communications and other Famine of 1932-1933: A Watershed in intended for scholars, researchers, spheres, on the basis of inter-state treaties; the History of Soviet Nationality Po– policymakers and students of Soviet ^ encouragement of direct contacts between business enterprises and licy" and "Soviet-Jewish Emigration and international affairs, the book organizations; Policy: Anti-Zionism and Philo-Semi– should also prove of interest to anyone ^ regulation of any disputes in a spirit of harmony. tism." with a serious interest in exploring the According to Prof. Huttenbach: "As complexities and depth of the subject. ill a multinational entity, the Soviet Union The hard-cover book is available for clearly stands at a turning point. Once A characteristic of today's transitional period is, on the one hand, the 570 and may be ordered from Publishers governed almost entirely from a center Distribution Center, P.O. Box C831, appearance and existence of new political realities, namely of the independent which took it for granted that a diverse (Continued on page 10) Rutherford, N.J., 07070; phone: (201) population was rapidly evolving into a 939-6064^5; fax: (201) 440-5204. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER i6,1990 No. 37 SPOTUGHT ON: The multidimensional world of a new age Ukrainian

by Myrosia Stefaniuk who perceived rock musicians as de– perebudova slowly making its way into stroyers of national culture, it was a no- Ukraine, he realized that his opportu– "in order to change our society, we win situation. nities there would be limited to aca– need to reach and re-awaken new Harassed and threatened for "anti- demic interests. groups of people, particularly youth. Soviet agitation," Mr. Stetsenko com– "The time had arrived for every Obviously the old methods are no pleted his final year at the conservatory conscientious Ukrainian to work active– longer appropriate or effective and we somewhat subdued, and it became clear ly in deciding the fate of Ukraine and need to find a new and fresh approach that a successful concert career would making a contribution where he could - not through superficial externals, but be continually impeded. "There will be most effective. What 1 wanted most through the spirit, the soul. And only never be a place for you in Kiev," he was was to help Ukrainianize the young the arts can gain access to the soul," told blatantly by Mykola Kondratiuk, generation. Perhaps this was my way of stated the grandson and namesake of rector of the conservatory and a popular getting revenge for my own generation, the prominent Ukrainian composer, singer known for his extreme confor– if wanted to contribute to the image of a Kyrylo Stetsenko. mist stand. Mr. Stetsenko eventually new Ukrainian who was contemporary, But there are millions of souls in found a niche in a small chamber competent, independent, strong and Ukraine that need to be reached. Kyrylo orchestra in Rivne and limited his confident in his thinking and expres– Stetsenko firmly believes that this can activities to violin performances. sion. But time was a crucial element and best be done through a mass media The roads to international compe– only mass media provided a vehicle for network. With that intent in mind, he titions were rapidly closed because all reaching large numbers fast," explained came to the United States seeking those paths led through Moscow. And Mr. Stetsenko. assistance and support. there, talent and skill simply were not He knew that the numbers of youth What is it that sets him apart from his enough. Most decisions are made by the attending classical music performances many fellow countrymen who have inherent mafia, and without connec– were scant, while rock concerts attract– come here thus far with similar inten– tions, financial resources or back-up ed thousands. Working on the premise tions? His age, for one thing, but more from the Ministry of Culture, it is that young people would naturally be importantly, his energetic tempera– impossible to break through. Sadly, attracted to the Ukrainian language and ment, unique background, and an Mr. Stetsenko received neither support culture if there were something interest– uncharacteristic direct, open and fear- nor the required recommendations ing going on in that language, Mr. less approach backed by a firm faith in from the powers-that-be in Rivne and Stetsenko began to produce radio his own strength and ability, in a Kyrylo Stetsenko addresses an au– decisions concerning him were pro- programs on contemporary rock and dience. nutshell, this is a new breed of a young- longed and postponed until deadlines pop music. Television followed with his generation Ukrainian. passed and time ran out. productions of "video-mlyn" (video- Today, he is seeking novel methods "My fate was predetermined before "For me, this was a period of a mill) which featured performing groups for involving young people in their my birth," Mr. Stetsenko claims al– ruthless internal emigration. We are an and interviews. country's rebirth, in the near future, though his biography provides plenty emigration nation. Even when a Ukrai– Music festivals were the next natural Mr. Stetsenko said he envisions U– of evidence that he quickly developed a nian resides on his own land, he is outcome, and Mr. Stetsenko became kraine taking its rightful place among keen ability to pave his own road. Born forced to emigrate because he is not one of the primary organizers of the the nations of the world. And when that in Lviv in 1953 into a family of musi– master of his own home," he noted. widely acclaimed Chervona Ruta Festi– happens, the creative arts will follow cians, at age 5 he began his musical For a while, he studied composition val at Chernivtsi and of the Oberih Bard suit. He points out that Ukrainians have training under the tutelage of his at the Lviv Conservatory, but with Festivals in Lutske. (Continued on page 16) violinist father, У adym Kyrylovych Stetsenko, who soon after was invited to the faculty of the Kiev Conservatory of Music. The move from Lviv to Kiev The magic in Kyrylo Stetsenko's "Dyvo" left an indelible mark on young Kyrylo. by Myrosia Stefaniuk semble of magical folklore," takes its with nature then and so he did "it was a shock for me to hear my name from the ancient pre-Slavic sky not destroy it. We talk about a new friends converse with me in Russian, in While rock music appears to be deity Dyv, who upheld the heavens, way of thinking now, a global con– fact, they were downright cruel to me one of Kyrylo Stetsenko's primary (it is also the root for dyvytysia, sciousness, in which we see ourselves because 1 spoke Ukrainian. Гт describ– vehicles of expression, the interests meaning to look and wonder). The a vital part of a unified whole, that is, ing my own story, but this was generally and abilities of this energetic musi– word itself has no simple English the entire universe. Our ancestors the same fate of others. We were cian have a much wider diapason. equivalent, for it incorporates won– already possessed this knowledge, punished with lower marks in school for in 1982, marking the 100th anni– der, awe, amazement, surprise and a and through rituals and incanta– speaking Ukrainian, but it just made us versary of the birth of his prominent sense of the miraculous. tions directly related to the solar more determined," he recalled. composer-grandfather, he formed "As we begin to rejuvenate our cycle, they evoked natural forces to What followed was the Lysenko the Stetsenko Trio, composed of the culture, and reach back into anti– work for the good of mankind. Special School of Music, studies at the junior members of this musical quity in order to renew our sense of "The duality of symbolism in our Kiev Conservatory with such outstand– dynasty, namely his two sisters, Lesia self, we see that indeed our ancestors koliadky and schedrivky, spring ing pedagogues as Profs. Manilov and (violin) and Halyna (piano), and bad a somewhat different view of the hahilky, Kupalo songs and harvest Kotorovych; then the first prize at the himself (violin), initially, this cham– world. Scholars call this a folkloric ceremonies, superimposed elements Republic violin Competition (Odessa, ber ensemble was dedicated to per– consciousness in which humanity of nature onto human characteristics 1974), and third prize at the Ail-Union forming a classic repertoire, parti– was inseparable from its natural and vice-versa. This was not inciden– Competition (Lviv, 1977). it appeared cularly of the Ukrainian Baroque environment. But was that so bad? tal, nor was it mere poetic embellish– that the young Mr. Stetsenko was well period. Last year, Mr. Stetsenko Perhaps it was more appropriate ment. it was a means of unifying with on his way to a promising career as a expanded the ensemble to include his than our attitude now," Mr. Stet– nature and thereby influencing it. concert violinist. 12-year old nephew Denys (violin, senko explained in a discussion "Perhaps 1 am an idealist but І But parallel to developing his status sopilka, bells) and a 14-year old solo about the spiritual basis of the firmly believe our actions and the as a professional musician, he was vocalist, Nadiyka Kupchynska. Ukrainian nation. state of our exterior surroundings actively involved in propagating Ukrai– The new group, Dyvo, "an en– "Man thought of himself as one depend on that kind of inner aware– nian culture and music. Together with ness and understanding. For me, the several close companions who were crystalline voice of Dyvo's soloist fellow students at the conservatory, he personifies the finest of everything formed a vocal-instrumental rock band Ukrainian, it incorporates spiritual called Eney — one of the first such purity, a mystifying awe of the groups which performed exclusively in beautiful, a natural musicality and Ukrainian. deep humanity. These are qualities "For me and my contemporaries, we once had, lost them somehow, rock music was a means of self-expres– and need to regain." sion which provided an escape from the And that is what Dyvo does rigid system that stifled every bit of through an inseparable bond between creativity and dictated every aspect of music, words, gesture, vision and what could be performed, and how and meaning, indeed, the listener is when," Mr. Stetsenko stated. astonished and completely drawn While the group gained popularity into the ancient ritual of evocation with youth, it became less and less when listening to the pure magical popular with the authorities for "its quality of the voice of Miss Kup– decadent influence" and for including in chynska interwoven with the instru– its repertoire works by Ukrainian poets mental tapestry of the ensemble. Be it vasyl Symonenko and Oleksander with seasonal songs, ancient airs Oles. and dances, native instruments or By 1972, Eney was banned from electronic overtones, Dyvo embodies television and attacked from two sides: the spirit of beauty and harmony that by the authorities for bourgeoise na– Kyrylo Stetsenko in concert at Soyuzivka. mankind is starved for today. tionalism, and by the traditionalists No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER іб, 1990 9

Cleveland's Kashtan captures prize at Lviv international Folklore Festival CLEvELAND - Kashtan, Cleve– Woznak, and Mrs. Steinhagen lancTs Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, visited city hall, where they were captured the Grand Prix, the highest officially welcomed to Lviv, the honor bestowed upon a Ukrainian bastion of Ukrainian nationalism. dance group from abroad, during "We were in Ukraine during a Lviv's first international Folklore historic time, because only 10 days Festival, held July 28 through Au– before we arrived, Ukraine declared gust 5. its sovereignty, it was very emo– The festival, organized by Lviv's tional and so exciting for us to be in Theater-Studio, Hromada, under Ukraine at the time when the people the direction of Yuriy Yaremenko, are winning their freedom from the was supported by the Lviv City Soviet Union that has dominated Council. them for so many years," she told Other groups from the diaspora The Cleveland Plain Dealer during a that participated in the festival recent interview. included Chuplak from England, Kashtan's trip was made possible vesna from France and Lemkovyna in part by a generous donation of from Poland. Ukrainian dance ФЗ,ООО from the Ukrainian National Kashtan is greeted with bread and salt at the opening ceremony at Lviv's Ukraine groups from Romania and Yugo– Association. Stadium. slavia also traveled to compete in the festival, which drew crowds of 40,000 to Lviv's Ukraina Stadium, for both opening and closing programs. During their two-week stay in Ukraine the Kashtan dancers per– formed in Lviv's neighboring cities, visiting Berezhany, Sambir, Kho– doriv, lvano-Frankivske, Zolochiv and Zhydachiv. According to Maria Kwit-Stein– hagen, Kashtan's public relations manager, the 32-member group was featured on the pages of many Ukrainian newspapers, among them "2a vilnu Ukrainu," (For a Free U– kraine) and Molod Halychyny (Youth of Halychyna) as well as on Lviv television and radio. The group's artistic directors, Markian Komichak and David

Maria Steinhagen greets vasyl Shpitser, head of Lviv's City Council,at city hall. Blue and yellow flags are everywhere in the audience at the stadium THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16,1990 No. 37

THE ART SCENE Declaration on inter-State Relations... (Continued from page 7) Kharkiv artist's works in Toronto states of Ukraine, the Russian Federation and others; and on the other hand, the existence of obsolete political, economic, administrative^ state, military by Daria Darewych ing landscape of the Kharkiv region and other union structures; their painless demontage, the affirmation of the (Slobozhanshchyna). People, animals statehood of republics and the transition to mutual friendship of independent TORONTO - in the last two years, and birds exist in harmony on his states — these are the main problems of this period. For the resolution of as a result of glasnost and perestroika,' canvases full of lush color and vibrant these problems, it is imperative that immediate negotiations between the the Ukrainian community in Canada rhythms. republics commence on the following issues: has had the opportunity to meet some of Memories of childhood spent on a ^ first, economic and financial relations; the more prominent painters from "khutir" near Kharkiv find expression ^ second, the armed forces and the military-industrial complex of the Ukraine including Feodosiy Hume– in his work as do depictions of super- KGB; niuk, volodymyr Patyk, ivan Mar– natural powers, nature and folk rituals. 9 third, joint ecological programs, particularly the struggle against the chuk and Liibomyr Medvid,who had The atmosphere of mystery is heighten– consequences of the Chornobyl catastrophe; their first solo exhibitions in North ed by the ambiguities of space, the ь fourth, the fuel-energy complex, including atomic energy and the atomic America at the Ukrainian Canadian Art disproportions in size, and the distor– industry; Foundation in Toronto. tions of form in such oils as "Nich pid ^ fifth, transportation and communications; This marks the first time that a ivana Kupala" (Night Before St. John's ^ sixth, the republics' right of succession regarding international Ukrainian artist from Kharkiv, Myk– Eve) and "Chaika Ukrainy" (Seagull of agreements and the recovery of assets from the USSR. hailo Popov, will exhibit his paintings, Ukraine). Participants of the conference emphasize that the resolution of these and anywhere outside the Soviet Union. Mr. Mr. Popov's color is rich and intense, other questions in a spirit of good-neighborly cooperation, friendship and Popov's paintings became known only his brushstrokes fluid and spontaneous recently when works that did not fit the mutual aid will be a great and constructive step in the development of inter- with an obvious enjoyment of his state relations between Ukraine and Russia. Such cooperation requires the narrow confines or socialist realism medium. The artist finds inspiration in were allowed public exposure. establishment of diplomatic and consular relations between our states and the mystical experience with nature, Ukrai– creation of permanent diplomatic representation in Kiev and Moscow. We His first solo exhibition in Ukraine nian folklore and elements of reality call upon the people's deputies of the Ukrainian SSR, the Russian Federation was held in 1986 in Kharkiv and was which he transforms into extraordinary and the people's deputies of the USSR from Ukraine and the Russian followed by three other shows, all in images that defy rationalization. Federation to join us in signing this declaration. We call upon the Supreme Kharkiv. Reviews of his paintings An exhibition of the more recent appeared in the popular magazine Soviets of our republics to utilize the principles and premises of this oils and watercolors by Mr. Popov, to be declaration as the basis for future documents dealing with inter-state relations Ukraina (No. 21, May 1989) and in the held on September 16-25 at the Ukrai– specialized journal, Obrazotvorche between Ukraine and the Russian Federation. nian Canadian Art Foundation Gal– The declaration was drawn up in the Ukrainian and Russian languages. Mystetstvo. (visual Arts, No. 3, May lery in Toronto, will give lovers of 1990). Both versions are authentic. Ukrainian art and art collectors a rare Adopted on August 29, 1990 in Moscow. Mr. Popov works in the expressive, opportunity to experience the paintings figurative manner, depicting his inner of their talented countryman and to visions intertwined with the surround– meet Mr. Popov in person. (Translated by Yera Andrushkiw.) HUCULKA icon 8c Souvenir's Distribution Bandurist-pianist duo captivates California audience 2860 Buhre Ave. Suite 2R Bronx, NY 10461 by Dr. A. Naklowycz composers unknown to the American Major from the first volume of the fU^RESENTATmondWiOUESAlZRofEMBKWEREDBUOUSES for ADULTS and CH1LDREN listeners, in addition, the majority of "Well-Tempered Clavier" sounded very Tel. (212) 931-1579 SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A rare the audience had never heard the authentic on the bandura. The tone concert took place Sunday, June 10, at Ukrainian national instrument, the quality was similar to the harpsichord, the Sherman City Auditorium. bandura. only with dynamic shadings that are a,e, smal 8cCo, The program was selected to please Yuriy Oliynyk opened the program not possible on the harpsichord. both Ukrainian and American music with a convincing performance of the ґордииський, Пастушенко lovers of this capital city of California. "Moonlight" Sonata by Beethoven. Elegy by Oksana Herasymenko (Ola's younger sister) is a lyrical piece, based Смаль Works of classical composers Bach, The next three compositions were Beethoven, Chopin and Liszt were played by Ola Herasymenko-Oliynyk on a songlike theme, closely related to performed alongside those of Ukrainian on the bandura. Bach's Prelude in C Ukrainian folksongs. The third piece, insurance - Real Estate titled "Lyrical Song" by Mykola Drem– Residential m Commercial m industrial liuha from Kiev, is a short composition, investment often played by bandurists in Ukraine. Auto m Life m Bonds To conclude the first half of the 1733 Springfield Avenue program the performers together pre– sented the Concerto for Bandura and Maplewood, NJ. 07040 Orchestra by Mr. Oliynyk. This compo– (201)7617500 sition consists of three movements in FAX: (201) 761-4918 large form, it offered the bandura soloist many opportunities to show virtuoso technique with skillful support YOU'VE SEEN THEM of the orchestra (substituted by the piano in this performance). Ms. Hera– AT ALL symenko-Oliynyk was the first concert– FESTIVALS! bandurist to play it in Lutske, Lviv, Kiev and, recently, in New York. The second half of the program began NOW ORDER THEM with Mr. Oliynyk playing the F sharp THROUGH THE MA1L major Nocturne and Waltzes in D flat major and C sharp minor by Chopin. The bandurist continued the program UKRAINIAN SPORTS by playing four compositions: Prelude JACKETS - S35.00 in D minor by ivanow-Kramskoi, ori– in concert: bandurist Ola Herasymenko-Oliynyk and pianist Yuriy Oliynyk. ginally written for classical guitar; M, (, XL, XXL Fantasy by Oksana Herasymenko, Colors: Royal Д Navy Blue levels of government, as well as the written in Ukrainian style, with two Edmonton unveils... Carpenter's Union. Canadian and Al– distinct themes; Dremliuha's Prelude in Ukrainian Mock Turtle (Continued from page 4) berta flags were also donated. After the В flat minor, based on a Ukrainian folk song; and the valse in D major by Necks - 125.00 exceed 85 percent and is expected to be dedication, receptions were held for full by Christmas. Plans are under way those present, and tours given to those Durand. M, l, XL, XXL to develop community-based orienta– interested. Next, Mr. Oliynyk played the 6th Colors: White, Rod, Navy, Concord tion, with emphasis on wellness, health Rhapsody of Liszt with powerful dyna– education and preventive health pro- mics and rapid octaves. The concert plus S3.04) Postage and Handling grams for seniors. Toronto conference... ended with both performers playing the As Dr. Snihurowych, chairman, (Continued from page 4) Concerto in D major by Bortniansky stated in his address, "Well, we do not September 29, at 6:30 p.m. The guest (discovered in 1986 in the Paris ar– TRIDENT APPAREL CO. claim absolute excellence, but we cer– speaker will be vyacheslav Chornovil, chives). Although this concerto was P.O. Box 91837 tainly state that we are committed to former political prisoner, journalist, originally written for harpsichord and Long Beach, CA 90809 serve our seniors and residents with care chairman of the Lviv Oblast Council orchestra, it sounds excellent in its and dignity, and we are asking all and member of the Ukrainian SSR present adaptation for bandura by Ms. Send Check or Money Order present here for the same commitment." Supreme Soviet. Herasymenko-Oliynyk. 4-6 weeks for delivery On behalf of the board, Dr. Snihu– For information and tickets call (416) The audience gave the soloists an rowych received six plaques from all 923-3318. enthusiastic standing ovation. No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER IS, 1990 11

his long career he served as captain in Named director Notes on people the USMM, drill instructor in the 71st of news bureau infantry Guard and executive and intelligence officer, among other posi– WASHINGTON - oieh Zwadiuk, A Search for Conscience: A Student tions. member of UNA Branch 25, was named Anthology" which she considered Retired officer's director of the Washington news bureau "made the most insidious long-range On May 20,1989, Lt. Kozak received of Radio Free Europe. attack on the good name of Ukrai– works published a certificate from the United States As reported in the National Journal nians," Ms. Siegelski began a cam– Coast Guard Reserve citing his ho– (January 27 issue), Mr. Zwadiuk, who paign of letter-writing and phone calls DEAR PARK, N.Y. - Lt. Daniel norable service of 26 years in the U.S. has been with the Munich-based firm in order to get the story told from "our Kozak, a retired captain from the U.S. Armed Forces. since 1959, was promoted after the side," from the Ukrainian perspective. Coast Guard Reserve and a poet, On the literary front, Lt. Kozak has death of bureau chief Tom Bodine on After three years of struggles, her recently had some of his works printed written a novel titled "in a Safe Harbor" November 25, 1989. perserverance was rewarded with an in the quarterly publication Feelings as well as many poems. He has authored invitation to make a presentation before (Anderie Poetry Press). Lt. Kozak's "Girl in the River" and the article five senior classes at the high school. "Younger, Older Man Too" as well as "Forced Famine: Communist Tool of Graduates from Her lecture was so well received that she his commentary "On Writing: A Terror," and his story on marine fire has been asked to return annually to Personal view" appeared in the Spring rescue training was featured in Eire- law school speak about the Ukrainian famine. 1990 edition of the poetry magazine. house Magazine. The book "The Tragedy of the Lt. Kozak attended Maritime Service Lt. Kozak's daughter is also -я піегйк Ukrainian Famine: A Man-Made Training in New York and was ber of the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve. Holocaust" is now available to schools employed in both the Civilian and Father and daughter are members^ in all counties as it has been added to the Military Reserve — Maritime. During UNA Branch 256. resource list by the N.J. Holocaust Education Council through the diligent efforts of Ms. Siegelski. Earns kudos for performance ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - George Ewasko, a talented young actor and singer, earned high praises for his portrayal of Miles Gloriosus in "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," a role he played for approximately three months, starting in January. The production was staged at Har– rah's Broadway in Atlantic City and starred the well-known Nipsey Russell. The son of Thomas and Ann Ewasko, Mr. Ewasko was raised in Chicago and Lt. Susan Stuban attended Northwestern University where he studied drama:; voice and SEYMOUR, Conn. - Navy Lt. guitar-playing. Susan Stuban, daughter of Frank and For a period of three years he enter– Helen Stuban and member of UNA tained passengers abroad the Carribean Branch 23, graduated from the Univer– cruise ship "Song of America." He was sity of Bridgeport School of Law with a also engaged in performances in Rio de juris doctor degree on May 6. Janiero and took part in a production of Earlier, she was the first woman from "Oklahoma!" in Boston. her region of Connecticut to graduate Mr. Ewasko is a member of UNA from the Merchant Marine Academy at Branch 22. Kings Point, N.Y. Lt. Stuban completed her active duty training at the Fleet Anti-Sub– Named student marine Warfare Training Center in San Diego, California. of the month While at the University of Bridge- port, Lt. Suban served as the vice- president of the Moot Court Society and was the chairwoman of the law schools' 1989 Best Speaker Competi– tion. At the university's awards cere– mony, she was presented with the Service to the Law School Award and Retired Lt. Daniel Kozak of the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve with his daughter, the Moot Court Award. Renee, upon her graduation from the U.S. Coast Guard "boot camp" in May of 1987. Lt. Stuban completed her legal in– ternship in Pago Pago at the Office of the Attorney General of American Marchuk, were perpetrated under the Samoa. KGB headquarters... protection of Article 62 ("anti-Soviet Currently, she is a training officer for (Continued from page 2) agitation and propaganda") of the the Naval Control of Shipping Organi– and the Ukrainian Students' Associa– former Criminal Code, which has since zation 601, an active reserve unit with tion had decided to picket the only place been repealed. Claiming that the KGB headquarters in New Haven, in Ja– which' would want to compromise can't be changed overnight, Mr. Mar– nuary, she was honored by the NCSO Mr. Lukianenko. (Released in 1989, chuk stated that today the KGB is 601 with a commendation award for her Mr. Lukianenko had spent 28 years in redirecting its efforts against organized great contribution in improving the prison and exile for advocating the crime, which "poses a greater threat mobilization readiness of the unit. secession of Ukraine from the USSR.) Caitlin Matkowsky than the nationalities question." in the ensuing discussion, Mr. Mar– Promotes study OLD BR1DGE, N.J. - Caitlin Mat– chuk not only denied that the KGB was According to Mr. Marchuk, today's kowsky, a student at voorhees Elemen– responsible for the provocative leaflet, KGB does not find it in its interest to of Great Famine tary School in Old Bridge, N.J., was but avowed that there had never been a slander Ukrainian Parliament deputies named as student of the month for disinformation branch of the KGB and such as Mr. Lukianenko, nor has the JACKSON, N.J. - Olga Siegelski, March 1990. that the organization did not directly KGB ever tried to influence people's recording secretary of the Ukrainian- The fifth-grader also received the answer to the Central Committee of the thoughts in the past. American Club, Ocean County, and Award for her Academic Excellence Communist Party of the Soviet Union. member of UNA Branch 270, succeed– and School Citizenship. He claimed that the KGB keeps no files Describing today's situation as "to– ed in her quest to introduce the Ukrai– Miss Matkowsky is the daughter of of addresses or names with the excep– tally changed," Mr. Marchuk an– nian famine into the curriculum of Raymond and Johnetta MatKowsky. tion of those persons who propagate nounced that the KGB has even asked Jackson High School. She and her entire family are members violence, armed struggle, or are in– that the materials confiscated from the Concerned that the State of New Jer– of UNA Branch 104 in Perth Amboy, volved in criminal activity. late vasyl Stus be returned to his sey was sponsoring the production of N.J., where her grandfather, Wasyl family. Stus died in Perm Camp No. 35 the textbook "Holocaust and Genocide: Matkowsky, is branch secretary. Past KGB offenses, according to Mr. on Septembers, 1985. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER іб, 1990 No. 37

transported. Some 1.5 million tons of are due to be demolished, and 7.5 To sum up Turmoil... fuel are spent during delivery of Si– million require major repairs. About (Continued from page 2) berian coal each year. Besides, the 120,000 families are awaiting either new Articles such as the above seek substantial costs of supply and trans- author maintains, it makes no sense to housing or repairs on their existing greater capital investment into the port. Thus is costs 17 to 21 rubles to place these two huge coalfields in direct accommodation, many of whom have coalfield from the government — deliver one ton of Kuznetsk coal to a competition with each other: the growth been waiting for 15 years and more. whether the all-union or Ukrainian, it is Ukrainian factory in Debaltseve (Dni– of one should not necessitate the virtual From this in-depth study of the postulated that if research was pro– propetrovske Oblast). One must add abandonment of the other. Donbas miners' situation, one can moted that would foster technological expenses for unloading wagons with Finally, on the acute question of conclude that not only have work improvements, if a greater fund was frozen coal in the winter period (four residences for miners, he notes that in conditions become intolerable, but accumulated for the construction of rubles per ton). Many factories do not the recent period, the area of miners' home life also leaves much to be desired. new mines and the reconstruction of old possess defrosting equipment. One housing has expanded by 16 million Mr. Fishchenko's achievement has been and dangerous ones, then the coal must account also for losses of coal square meters, encompassing 1.6 mil- to provide perhaps the most intimate industry could have an important during transportation of about 1 lion people (288,000 families). However, details to date of the nature of the future. million tons for every 60 million tons 17 million square meters of residences problem. As far as "energy" coal is concerned, there are at least some grounds for optimism, in his recent book, Zhores УКРАЇНСЬКИЙ НАРОДНИЙ СОЮЗ Medvedev argues that coal may re- present the most viable energy source in у співпраці з хором „ДУМКА" the Soviet Union for the future. The Ukrainian government, presiding over a спонзоруе sovereign state, is probably in agreement, it is thus likely to try to reach a new accord with the coal miners that will not only attempt to meet their v ВЕЧІР української ПІСНІ social needs, but will also include much heavier capital investment (perhaps the transfer of such investment from atomic Перше Турне в ЗСА energy) into the coal mines. At the same time, the position of the miner, like that of many other in– dustrial workers, of eastern Ukraine, ^ф remains unclear. The description of the industry provided by Mr. Fishchenko is reminiscent of some of the excesses of 19th century England during the in– ГСМПІН dustrial revolution. Not only does coal mining require a complete overhaul, but the overriding question must be ЧоловічийХорjiЛьвова whether massive investment is worth- while given the likelihood that geolo– ь gical conditions will only worsen. -й One has to take into account factors such as high mortality and sickness rates among miners; high unem– ployment in this branch during the proposed transition to market relations; the possible inability of the Ukrainian coal industry to produce surplus coal СВІТЛИЦЯ . that could be sold abroad (at present, output levels cannot even meet re- ТріоJКиєва publican needs) and thereby render the industry profitable or able at least to break even financially. Against all these factors must be placed the attitude of these Russified Eastern Ukrainians toward the newly announced sovereign and economically independent state. For, despite the best of intentions of the Ukrainian Supreme Soviet, there still remains some doubt whether the miner (or the metallurgist, or chemical industry worker) of the East has embraced fully the dramatic changes of the summer of 1990.

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residence was beinf discussed, the development of Ukrainian-Polish rela– democratic movements who list among Observations... answer was a decisive "no," even though tions contingent on Ukrainians' conde– the principles of their activity protec– (Continued from page 6) tens of thousands of people succeeded mnation of their own crimes. tion of the rights of national minorities, these assets much less valuable than in returning to their lands. Such argumentation is often used in and pursuit of peaceful democratic their native lands. An especially acute Today, liquidation of the conse– discussing the Akcja Wisla issue in the paths to building relations among the problem is that of the forests whose quences of Akcja Wisla continues to Sejm and in the Sejm's Committee on states and nations of Central and owners were never compensated. encounter serious obstacles. Political National Minorities. Following heated Eastern Europe. One hopes that, despite in addition, all the assets of the leaders, one can surmise, fear creation discussions, a draft of an appropriate all the obstacles, this goal will be Ukrainian Catholic Church were seized, of even a potentially hot situation in resolution was prepared, but its adop– achieved. in accordance with the law of May 17, regard to their eastern border. tion was hindered by powerful voices of 1990, about relations between the The Ukrainian community in Poland protest from a portion of the deputies Church and state in Poland, these has always insisted that Operation who belonged to the Communist Party, SKIN assets, at least partially, should be vistula must be condemned and that which was abolished in January of this DISEASES returned to their legal owner. Thus far, related decrees must be anulled. This year. The Akcja Wisla matter is expect– however, this process is moving very matter is raised especially frequently ed to be taken up at a plenary session of SKIN CANCER slowly. now that the former opposition has the Sejm early this fall. VENEREAL The importance of repealing the assumed power. The Association of One can only express hope that the aforementioned decrees is also rooted in Ukrainians in Poland, the largest or– Senate resolution will not blbck an DISEASES the fact that for many years the ganization of the Ukrainian commu– appropriate decision by the Sejm. The Ukrainian Catholic Church was denied nity, has stated authoritatively that Ukrainian community in Poland force- HAIR LOSS resolution of this matter will in no way the right to exist and its attempts at fully maintains its position that this COLLAGEN 1NJECT10NS seeking legalization were rejected. Until decrease the stability of the political matter must be resolved by the highest and recently local authorities also had the situation in the country, and will not law-making organs of authority via WRINKLE TREATMENTS power to prohibit Ukrainians from lead to questions concerning a review of concrete legal standards. Herein is the settling on their native lands. This, too, boundaries. essence of righting the wrongs com– emanated from Operation vistula and The issue is not one of seeking a new mitted. successive pronouncements. resettlement, but of repealing discrimi– As Solidarity leader Adam Michnik, JACOB At this point we have come to pro– natory decisions. One cannot expect a who is also editor of Gazeta Wyborcza, BARAL, M.D. bably the most important aspect of this massive return of Ukrainians to the noted, responsiblity for executing question. By deporting Ukrainians lands they left in 1947. People have now Operation vistula lies with the Commu– American Dermatology from their native lands, the Communist established roots in new areas; assimi– nists. Therefore, rectifying the injustices Center regime wanted not only to liquidate the lation processes have also taken their committed by them is desirable in order Ukrainian insurgent Army (which it toll. to serve as a reminder about Akcja (212) 247-1700 conspired to do with the USSR and it must be noted that quite often fears Wisla. 210 Central Park South Czechoslovakia), and to liquidate the were expressed concerning the reaction New York, N.Y. Ukrainian-Polish relations have (bet. Bway 8, 7th Ave.) "Ukrainian question" in the "people's of Polish society to the condemnation lately set forth on a new road of Open on Saturday republic of Poland," but also to solidify of Akcja Wisla. On the one hand, the normalization and of good-neighborly Medicare Accepted By Appt. Only the character of the eastern borderlands thinking goes, there is fear of a new attitudes. This has happened thanks to Find us fast in the NYNEX Yellow Pages of its state. This is evident in historic resettlement; on the other, society is the appearance within both societies of documents. That is why, when in 1956 negatively disposed towards Ukrai– the problem of returning the Ukrainian nians, remembers the bloody events of populace to its previous places of World War 11, and makes further THE SUPREME EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE of the BUYU.S. SAVINGS BONDS UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION For the current rate call... І -800-lfS-BONDS announces the schedule of UNA DiSTRlCT SEM1NARS 1990

THE SUPREME EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE for UNA BRANCH SECRETAR1ES - ORGAN1ZERS of the and all interested UNA ACTMSTS UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION The agenda of the seminars will deal with the forthcoming introduction of new UNA RET1REMENT ANNU1TY POUCY, review of all UNA insurance certificates and for distribution of promotional materials. announces a UNA JOlNT D1STR1CTS Sunday, September 23, 12:30 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Districts: NEW YORK - JERSEY C1TY - NEWARK SEM1NAR 1990 PASSA1C - PERTH AMBOY Ukrainian National Association

for Branch Secretaries — Organizers and all interested 30 Montgomery St., 3rd Floor, Jersey City, N.J. UNA Activists. District Chairmen: The agenda of the seminar will deal with the forthcoming introduction of new UNA New York - M. Spontak (718) 545-6671 RET1REMENT ANNU1TY POUCY, a review of all UNA insurance certificates and for Jersey City - W. Bilyk (201) 795-0628 distribution of promotional materials. Newark - W. Senezak (201) 325-3049 Passaic - J. Chomko (201) 472-0989 Perth Amboy - M. Zacharko (201) 725-8062

Saturday, October 13 at 1:30 P.M. Saturday, September 29, 11:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Districts: BOSTON - BUFFALO - NEW HAvEN Disfricts: ALLENTOWN - SCRANTON - SHAMOK1N TROY;ALBANY - WOONSOCKET W1LKES BARRE — NON-DISTRICT BRANCHES in PENNA. SOYUZivKA, UNA ESTATE 11, 135, 145,258,297,467 Foordmore Road, Kerhonkson, New York Ukrainian Homestead 1230 Beaver Run Dr., Lehighton, PA. District Chairmen: District Chairmen: Buffalo - Roman Konotopsky (716) 877-2182 Boston - Wolodymyr Hetmansky (617) 323-2382 Allentown -A. Haras (215) 867-4052 New Haven - Michael Snihurowych (203) 469-9707 Shamokin - J. Chabon (717) 874-3084 TroyXAlbany - Paul Shewchuk (518) 785-6793 Wilkes Barre - Т. Butrej (717) 759-1541 Woonsocket - Leon Hardink (401) 658-1957 Scran ton 8t Non-District Branches in Penna. Main UNA Office (201) 451-2200 Branch secretaries will receive, by separate mail, an announcement and infor– mation pertaining to the participation in the meeting. For overnight stay at Soyu– zivka, reservations must be sent to the Main UNA Office prior to SEPTEMBER 28, 1990. LUNCH will be served to all, compliments of the UNA. Additional information may be obtained from your District Chairman or by contacting YOU MUST 1MMED1ATELY advise your District Chairman of your attendance, since a the UNA Organizing Department. correct count of persons is necessary for meal preparation. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER іб, 1990 No. 37

Ukrainian National Association Monthly reports for June RECORDING DEPARTMENT D1SBURSEMENTS FOR JUNE 1990

MEMBERSHIP REPORT Paid To Or For Members: Juv. Adults ADD "Totals Cash Surrenders 121,772.73 Endowments Matured 104,452.00 TOTAL AS OF MAY 31. 1990 17,811 45,732 "5І2Г 69,469 Death Benefits 64,588.70 GA1NS 1N JUNE 1990^^^ interest On Death Benefits 9.65 New members 37 44 "Ї2" "13 Reinsurance Premiums Paid 345.04 Reinstated 14 93 107 Dividend To Members 119.34 Transferred in 1 7 6 14 Dues From Members Returned 67.36 Change of class in 4 1 5 indigent Benefits Disbursed 900.00 Transferred from Juv. Dept... 3 3 Scholarships 1,372.40 TOTAL GA1NS; 148" "212 LOSSES 1N JUNE 1990 T^ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ ШШШ Operating Expenses: Suspended 14 31 20 65 Washington Office 512,030.43 Transferred out 1 8 6 15 Real Estate 188,443.54 Change of class out 4 1 5 Svobodz Operation 121,546.21 Transferred to adults 3 - 3 Official Publication-Svoboda 85,000.00 Died 2 81 83 Organizing Expenses: Cash surrender 22 46 68 Advertising 51,571.72 Endowment matured 15 62 77 1,666.75 Fully paid-up 10 59 69 Medical inspections 3,393.25 Reduced paid-up - - Reward To Special Organizers 267.02 Extended insurance - 1 1 Reward To Branch Secretaries 44.00 Cert, terminated - 1 7 Reward To Branch Presidents And Treasurers- Reward To Organizers 35.00 Traveling Expenses-Special Organizers 8,826.94 TOTAL LOSSES: 71 290 32 35J Field Conferences 1,208.65 INACTIVE MEMBERSHIP: GA1NS 1N JUNE 1990 Total... 517.013.33 10 59 - 69 7 19 26 Payroll, insurance And Taxes: Salary Of Executive Officers 515,428.75 TOTAL GA1NS: 17 78 95 Salary Of Office Employee's 42,961.05 — Employee Benefit Plan 34,195.64 LOSSES 1N JUNE 1990 . .^^^^^-^^^ insurance-General 18,777.00 Taxes-Federal, State And City On Employee Wages... 53,825.62 Died 45 47 Cash surrender 19 27 Reinstated 2 3 Total...... ;...... ,...... 5165.188.06 Lapsed 5 10 General Expenses: OTAL LOSSES: Jfi. "ТГ 17 Actuarial And Statistical Expenses 533.241.60 rOTAL UNA MEMBERSH1P General Office Maintenance 1,421.95 1,618.00 AS OF JUNE 30,1990- 17,797 45,597 5,912 69,306 insurance Department Fees Operating Expense Of Canadian Office 250.00 WALTER SOCHAN Postage .X... 4,332.55 Printing And Stationery „ь... 1.088.17 Supreme Secretary Rental Of Equipment And Services 816.01 Telephone, Telegraph 5,144.69 FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT TO^ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ umw Miscellaneous: lNCOME FOR JUNE 1990 Convention Expenses 5145,880.99 investment Expense-Mortgages... 2,500.00 Ukrainian Publications... 960.25 Youth Sports Activities 3,700.00 Dues From Members S215,721.96 Fraternal Activities 1,274.94 118,685,99 income From "Svoboda" Operation Donations 4,750.00 investment income: Professional Fees 3,300.00 Bonds S439,351.87 Transfer Account 290,069.30 Certificate Loans 1,596.90 Loss On Canadian Exchange 16,520.56 Mortgage Loans 46,652.77 Banks 11,816.92 Total... 5468.956.04 Stocks.... 20,749.11 Real Estate 165,006.61 investments: Loan To Ukrainian National Urban Renewal Corporation.. 175,000.00 Bonds 5888,705.00 Stock 16,644.32 Total... 5860,174.18 Certificate Loans 5,776.90 Real Estate 43,500.00 Refunds: Taxes, Federal, State Д City On Employee Wages S45.993.49 Total...... 5954.626.22 Taxes Held in Escrow 217.33 Disbursements For June, 1990..— 52,2^344.02 Employee Hospitalization Plan Premiums 2,052.22 Convention Expense Ret'd 5,509.60 insurance Ret'd 999.00 BALANCE Refund Of Secretary Expense Ret'd 275.69 Reward To Organizer Ret'd 10.00 Telephone Ret'd 461.66 ASSETS Liabilities

Total...... S55.518.99 Cash.. 52,138,663.55 Life insurance 564,301,595.91 Bonds 47,019,339.05 Accidental D.D 1,820,341.60 Miscellaneous: Mortgage Loans 5,727,759.24 Fraternal (689,315.08) Donations To Fraternal Fund 14,009.00 Certificate Loans 609,062.27 Orphans 402,732.13 Profit On Bonds Sold Or Matured. 2,923.90 Real Estate 2,290,430.57 Old Age Home (934,426.30) 790.085.30 Transfer Account Printing Plant 8, E.D.P. Emergency 72,964.23 Equipment 300,440.41 Total.„..^....„...... ,...... 5297,018.20 Stocks 1,463,646.36 Loan To D.H. - U.N.A. investments: Housing Corp 104,551.04 Bonds Matured Or Sold 51,087,873.33 Loan to U.N.U.R.C 5,320,000.00 Mortgages Repaid 19,161.67 Certificate" Loans Repaid 5,330.43 Total... 564,973,892.49 Total... 564,973,892.49 No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER i6,1990 15

that are not only competitive, but less Organizing... How much is... expensive to buy than most "commer– (Continued from page 5) (Continued from page 5) сіаГ (ordinary) life insurance contracts. Matiash (120), Gloria Paschen (125), Janice Milinichik (147), W. Bilyk (170), B. safety?" That in turn must be coupled The UNA uses the same mortality tables Odezynskyj (216), S. Pryjmak (217), J. Melinyshyn (220), N. Pryszlak (239), M. with: "H оw much do 1 have in savings^ in- (1980 Commissioners' Standard Ordi– Martynenko (245), Julie Guglik (259), Christine Gerbehy (269), S. Evanitsky (276), vesting dollars to work with?" And nary) as the insurance giants. All life O. Hladun(277), A. Skibickyj(285),MarqueriteHentosh(305), Katherine Gordon would it not make sense to transfer insurance premiums are based on this. (347), Nadia Rinnyk (353), Sophie Lonyszyn (372), P. Tarnawsky (375), W. some of my assets into a policy that Our actual mortality experience, how– Semkiw (379), M. Kramarczuk (385), Genet Boland (409), Katherine Onufryk does more for me than any bank ac– ever, is considerably better than the (416), vera Gojewycz (423), Alexandra Dolnycky (434), J. Hewryk (445), T. Lalka count could ever do? national average, it seems that Ukrai– (467), J. Hrechka (479), S. Chornomaz (490). As уоц can see, we never really grow nians, as a group, live longer than out of our need for life insurance, it others. Because we are a fraternal The results of the organizing drive for July show that 22 UNA districts serves so many purposes. The only thing insurance company, further improve– participated in some organizing efforts, while eight districts had no organizing that changes, as we mature, is our ments will be passed along to all mem– activities. reason for owning life insurance. ber-policyholders in the form of better The listing below shows July organizing results by listed districts. How else can you create, or increase, dividends as the years progress. your estate by the stroke of a pen and by To get additional information for investing a few cents on the dollar? The your own situation, write to: Personal District New members Amount of Assigned Fulfilled answer is: no other way. There still is Planning, Ukrainian National Associa– in July insurance quota quota no substitute for permanent, cash-value tion, 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, life insurance. And the UNA can do the N.J. 07302. 1. Philadelphia 13 S 75,000 15 Wo job for you. 2. Chicago 12 48,000 15 80 Your own UNA has several attrac– 3. New York 12 51,000 19 63 tively priced products to choose from HURYN MEMOR1ALS 4. Shamokin 11 53,000 5 220 FOR THE F1NEST 1N CUSTOM MADE 5. Troy; Albany 8 32,000 4 200 MEMORIALS INSTALLED IN ALL CEME– 6. Jersey City 8 45,000 9 89 MEDICAL INSURANCE TERIES IN THE METROPOLITAN AREA 7. Pittsburgh 8 32,000 10 80 FOR VISITORS - TOURISTS of New York including Holy Spirit in 8. Cleveland 5 19,000 12 42 Enrollment for up to 6 month but no later H^mptonburgh, N.Y., St. Andrew's in South 9. Detroit 4 18,000 11 36 than 21 days after arrival. Bound Brook, Pine Bush Cemetery in 10. Perth Amboy 4 16,000 8 50 Tel.: 1-800-766-7977 Kerhonkson and Glen Spey Cemetery 11. Allentown 3 13,000 6 50 in Glen Spey, New York. 12. Rochester 3 9,000 10 30 We offer personal service 8 guidance in your 13. Toronto 2 6,000 8 25 UKRAINIAN home. For a bilingual representatives call 14. New Haven 2 13,000 7 28 TYPEWRITERS 1WAN HURYN 15. Syracuse^ Utica 2 6,000 9 22 also other languages complete P.O. Box 121 line of office machines A Hamptonburgh, NY. 10916 16. Montreal 50,000 5 20 equipment. Tel: (914) 427-2684 17. Newark 2,000 13 8 JACOB SACHS BOHDAN REKSHYNSKYJ 18. Passaic 3,000 3 33 251 W 98th St 45 East 7th Street New York. N Y 10025 19. Niagara 3,000 6 17 New York, NY. 10003 Tel (212) 222-6683 20. Winnipeg 3,000 5 20 Tel.: (212) 477-6523 21. Minneapolis 5,000 4 25 7 days a week 22. Scranton 3,000 3 33 Unaffiliated Branches 32 252,000 - - AN APPEAL TO THE UKRA1N1AN The UNA's annual organizing quota can be achieved only when organizing work is carried out each month. The Supreme Assembly asks that all UNA activists COMMUNITY remember that the UNA needs a constant influx of members.

The Ukrainian American Professionals and Business RUKH has asked the Ukrainian Family Bible Association for 1 Persons' Association of New York and New Jersey million Ukrainian Bibles to help meet the spiritual hunger of the' pb Ukrainian people. Currently most of the Bibles being shipped to announces that the Ukraine are in the Russian language sent by non-Ukrainian ministries. Please send a generous gift to the Ukrainian Family Bible ANNUAL MEMBERSH1P MEET1NG Association for printing and delivery of the Ukrainian Bibles re- AND ELECTlON OF OFF1CERS quested by RUKH. Ukrainian Bibles will be distributed by RUKH free of charge. The Ukrainian Family Bible Association is a non- of the Association will be held as follows: profit and non-denominational association. Please help us in getting Saturday, September 29, 1990 Ш Cocktails 7:15 p.m. Ш Meeting 8:00 p.m. God's Word to Ukraine and send a generous contribution. Ramada inn, Route 10, East Hanover, N.J. Thank you and God bless you All. PANEL DlSCUSSlON UAPBA A RECENT DEvELOPMENTS 1N UKRA1NE; !NTERRELATlONSHlPOFTHE UAPBA AND OTHER UKRAINIAN BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS; UAPBA A NETWORKING UKRAINIAN FAMILY BIBLE ASSOCIATION PANELISTS MR. PETER BAUER; BOHDAN VITVITSKY ESQ.; DR. BOHDAR WOROCH P.O. Box 3723, Palm Desert, CA 92261-3723 General public welcome Donation $5. Tel.: (619) 345-4913

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September 15-16 games for children will be available in the PREVIEW OF EVENTS Commons Room of the Cathedral of JERSEY C1TY, N J.: The 12th annual Learning. On Saturday evening, the 1990 New Jersey Ethnic Festival will be Si5 for adults, and S10 for seniors and September 28 Tempo Orchestra will provide music for held at Liberty State Park's historic students. A reception with the opportu– the festival dance to be held at the Central Railroad Terminal and along the nity to meet the artist will immediately WARREN, Mich.: The 40-member Ukrainian Club in Carnegie, 9 p.m. On banks of the Hudson River in proximity follow the recital. For more informa– Ukrainian dance and vocal company Sunday, a concert;cabaret will be held at to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis island, tion, contact Laryssa Chopivsky, (202) Nadzbruchanka will make its Detroit the Bellefield Annex Auditorium in 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday and noon - 6 363-3964. area debut at Fitzgerald High School Oakland, 6 p.m. Featured will be the p.m. on Sunday. The Governor's inter- Auditorium on Ryan Road, 7:30 p.m. Desna Ukrainian Dance Ensemble of cultural Freedom Parade will kick off the Reserved seat tickets may be purchased Toronto, ihor Baczynski, humorist, and festivities on Saturday, 11:30 a.m. The NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scienti– at Chaika Gallery, Eko Gallery, The Orest Shusko, tsymbalist. Proceeds will festival is sponsored by the New Jersey fic Society invites the Ukrainian commu– Ukrainian Gift Shop and all Ukrainian benefit the Ukrainian Nationality Room Office of Ethnic Affairs, N.J. Ethnic nity to a lecture titled "Ukraine: Politics, credit unions throughout the Detroit programs at the university. For more Advisory Council and N.J. Department and Education, Yesterday, Today, Tomor– area. This first U.S. performance is information call (412) 279-3458. of State in cooperation with the N.J. row,"to be presented by MykolaShaba– produced by Astro Productions and Department of Environmental Protec– tovych, deputy of the Lviv Oblast Coun– UkrConcert Kiev with local promotion HORSHAM, Pa.: Tryzub invites tion, Division of Parks and Forestry. cil, member of Rukh, and secondary by Chaika Gallery. For more informa– tennis players of Ukrainian descent to This year's festival will honor the New school director. The evening begins at 5 tion contact Myra Kowal Dutkewych, participate in the third annual Fall Jersey Hungarian community and will be p.m. at 63 Fourth Ave„ between ninth (313)755-5200. Tennis Tournament being held as part of attended by Gov. Jim Florio and Secre– and 10th avenues. To obtain more the 40th anniversary celebration of tary of State Joan Haberle. Featured will information call (212) 254-5130. Tryzub. Adults are scheduled to begin be music and dance performances, crafts September 29 play at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, with juniors exhibits and a diverse array of ethnic starting at 2 p.m. later the same day. The foods. Festival participants will have the September 23 ROCHESTER, N.Y.: St. Josaphat U– deadline for entry is September 26. The opportunity to make free, three-minute, krainian Catholic School will hold its fee is Si 5 for adults and S10 for juniors. direct-dialed overseas telephone calls PARMA, Ohio: The Ohio Regional 40th anniversary reunion dance at the To obtain more information contact courtesy of ATAT and those interested in Council of the Ukrainian National school hall, corner of Stanton Lane and George M. Sawchak, 7828 FrontenacSt., environmental studies will be able to visit Women's League of America, together Ridge Road East. Featured will be Philadelphia, Pa. 19111; (215) 745-9637 the Sloop Clearwater, a floating class- with its Branches 7,8,12,33,69 and 116, surprise guest appearances, pictures of (home) or (215) 227-9426 (work). room, which will be anchored at the invites the community to an afternoon past graduates, good food and musical southern end of the park. An ecumenical dedicated to the Ukrainian folk arts. entertainment by the Good Times - KERHONKSON, N.Y.: The Ukrainian service will be held on Sunday at 11 a.m.; ireneRusnak, the arts and museum chair veselka orchestra. The social hour begins National Women's League of America, at 2 p.m., children will be entertained by of UNWLA, will speak on the Ukrainian at 8 p.m. and the admission is S10. Branch 72, is sponsoring its annual Miss Molly from Romper Room. The folk art and its contemporary appli– Contact Dysia Hanushevsky, (716) 342- Weekend Charity Dinner-Dance at So– park is located off Exit 14B on the New cations. A presentation of authentic folk 7571, for more information. yuzivka. For further information and Jersey Turnpike. There is plenty of costumes from local collections as well as advance reservations, call Stella Demey, parking and free shuttle service will be a boutique and a Chinese auction (offer– PASSA1C, N J.: Branch 3 of theOrgani– (718) 545-5752 or Anne Malan, (718) provided from the parking areas to the ing pertinent items) will also be featured. zation for the Defense of Lemkivshchyna 726-6759. festival site. For more information, call Tickets are S10, include refreshments, is sponsoring a fall dance at the Ukrai– (609)984-7145. and may be purchased from participating nian Center, 240 Hope Ave., 9 p.m. September 30 UNWLA branches or at the door. Doors Music will be provided by Crystal. To September 22 open at 2 p.m. and the program starts at 3 obtain further information call (201) 772- NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Cultural p.m. at the Sheptytsky Hall, 5720 State 3344. Center, under the artistic direction of K1NG PRUSS1A, Pa.: The Clifton, N. J., Road, next to St. Josaphat Cathedral. ihor Sonevytsky, presents pianist Ok– chapter of the Ukrainian Orthodox For further details call (216) 659-4753. sana Lutsyshyn, participant of the inter- League is sponsoring "Champagne on September 29-30 national Competition, in concert at Weill ice," a dinner and ice show at Lily Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, 57th Street Langtry. The cost is S40. The bus will September 27 - December 20 P1TTSBURGH: The ninth Pittsburgh and Seventh Avenue, 2 p.m. Ms. Lutsy– leave from Holy Ascension Church, 325 Ukrainian Festival will be held this shyn will perform works by Brahms, weekend on the campus of the Univer– Broad St., Clifton. For ticket and infor– NEW YORK: The Foreign Language Ravel Revutsky and Scriabin. Tickets sity of Pittsburgh. Traditional food, arts mation call Madeline, (201) 478-1850. Department of New York University, may be purchased from Ukrainian book- and crafts exhibits, cultural sales and School of Continuing Education, will stores in New York or at the door. WASH1NGTON: The Washington offer Ukrainian 1 (x25.9451.01) during Group presents Oksana Lutsyshyn, the fall semester. Classes are scheduled PLEASE NOTE: Preview items must be received one week before desired pianist from Lviv, in recital at the for Thursdays, 6:10-8:05 p.m. The cost is date of publication. No information will be taken over the phone. Preview Dumbarton United Methodist Church, S315, plus І20 registration. For more items will be published only once (please indicate desired date of publication). 3133 Dumbarton St. NW (Georgetown), information, or for a copy of the current All items are published at the discretion of the editorial staff and in 7 p.m. Ticket prices are S25 for patrons, bulletin, call (212) 998-7030. accordance with available space.

No. 123 brought Mr. ivashchenko to "On the threshold of the third millen– UNA assists... Boston's Logan international Airport The multidimensional... nium, there is a resurgence of interest in (Continued from page 1) on Wednesday, August 22. Greeting (Continued from page 8) roots by many nations of the world. was being cared for by the international him to America and to the Ukrainian already made tremendous leaps in that That is what unites humanity, but not in Red Cross. Payment for Mr. lvash– community were his sponsor, Mrs. direction and he has a wide spectrum.of the way postulated by Leninism-Mar– chenko's flight from Dublin to Boston Connolly, the Rev. Andrij Partykevich, ideas on how much more could be xism which sought to produce some was needed and it was obtained from pastor of St. Andrew's Ukrainian accomplished in a relatively short time. amalgamated uniform mass. But the the United Ukrainian American Relief Orthodox Parish, and John Kun, assis– On a more personal level, Mr. Stet– man of the future cannot exist in Committee of Philadelphia. tant director of the UNA Washington senko said he would like to return to isolation,'v Mr. Stetsenko emphasized. Under sunny skies, Aer Lingus flight Office. working more intensively with the "While his progression into the future is Stetsenko Trio and his ensemble of possible only through the discovery and magical folklore, Dyvo (see sidebar), an acknowledgment of the past, it must go unusual blend of the ancient with the hand in hand with the recognition that innovative. each group is a part of the total picture."

holding its first 'Youth for Christ' 40,000 in Lviv... gathering in Lviv." (Continued from page 1) During the "Week of Christian Cul– with Pope Pius XFs proclamation in ture," which concluded on September that year of an extraordinary holy year. 12, a series of religous events and "Our youth has lived their entire lives concerts were held. These included two under a system which has denied Our days of confessions, the celebration of a Lord and His teachings," said Cardinal divine liturgy, administration of the Lubachivsky. "They have the rebuilding sacraments of baptism and confirma– of our Church and nation as their legacy. tion^ workshops on Christian marriage, Upon them we place our hopes for a youth hospital ministry, catechisation, UNA Washington Office Assistant Director John Kun welcomes Alexander Christian Ukraine. For this reason, the evangelization and Christian labor and ivashchenko to the U.S. at Logan international Airport. Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church is student movements.

Send your check now to: Have you contributed toward the Ukrainian National Association Fund for the Rebirth of Ukraine UNA Fund for the Rebirth of Ukraine? 30 Montgomery St. Jersey City, N.J. 07302.